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GF55 VLK

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,569 mi
Last recorded128,569 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 VLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 128,569 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 123,186 miles

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))

Pass 25 May 2022 119,021 miles

N/S O/S FRONT AND REAR TYRES PERRISHING AND CRACKING

N/S O/S REAR BRAKE DISC S CORRODED

Fail 24 May 2022 119,021 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 116,431 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 112,791 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 112,791 miles

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 107,528 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 102,117 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 96,611 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 91,009 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 81,300 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,129 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 69,297 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 63,098 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 63,098 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 42,598 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 32,507 miles

advise all 4 tyres worn require replacement soon

slight play in n/s/f track rod

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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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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