MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front wipers poor
Offside rear sill corroded
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
N/S O/S FRONT AND REAR TYRES PERRISHING AND CRACKING
N/S O/S REAR BRAKE DISC S CORRODED
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel BRAKE PEDAL FAIDING UNDER PRESSURE (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification FITTED INCORRECTLY IN TOP CUP (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated OUTER SILL TO FLOOR WITH IN 30 CM OF SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
N/S O/S FRONT AND REAR TYRES PERRISHING AND CRACKING
N/S O/S REAR BRAKE DISC S CORRODED
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
advise all 4 tyres worn require replacement soon
slight play in n/s/f track rod
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GF55 VLK is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 GF55 VLK, 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 GF55 VLK registered?
GF55 VLK is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 January 2006.
Is GF55 VLK safe to buy?
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