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BJ55 HYY

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

175,975 mi
Last recorded175,975 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 HYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 175,975 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 173,107 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jan 2024 170,388 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 167,768 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 164,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 158,919 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 158,919 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 150,227 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 145,601 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 138,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 137,528 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded but secure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 132,828 miles

Both front wishbone bushes worn

N/S/F Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 128,356 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 120,757 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 110,538 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 110,538 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 96,385 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 84,835 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 84,835 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 66,890 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 66,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 53,401 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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BJ55 HYY is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 87,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ55 HYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ55 HYY registered?

BJ55 HYY is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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