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FH55 PGU

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,589 mi
Last recorded114,589 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 PGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 114,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 111,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

lift in top mounts

Fail 4 Apr 2018 111,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lift in top mounts

Pass 31 Jan 2017 98,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres low

lift in top moumts

Pass 11 Feb 2016 91,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

beam images are slightly blurred

child seats fitted not allowing the full inspection of the seatbelts

damage along n/s nothing sharp

engine oil leak

front brake discs are corroded and wearing thin

n/s/f door is difficult to open due to damage along the n/s

Pass 7 Feb 2015 83,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to n/s of car nothing sharp

Pass 23 Jan 2014 76,079 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2013 67,477 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jan 2012 59,106 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,726 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 49,726 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 36,622 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,622 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,870 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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FH55 PGU is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FH55 PGU, 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 FH55 PGU registered?

FH55 PGU is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is FH55 PGU safe to buy?

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