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FN06 UPY

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,683 mi
Last recorded136,683 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 UPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 136,683 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 136,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 119,599 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 119,218 miles

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

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

n/s/r seat belt (stalk) casing damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2012 109,142 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 97,365 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 79,415 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 79,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 58,345 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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FN06 UPY is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FN06 UPY, 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 FN06 UPY registered?

FN06 UPY is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is FN06 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN06 UPY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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