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GJ06 DZD

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,112 mi
Last recorded123,112 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 DZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 123,112 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 118,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 118,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 116,589 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 113,505 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 113,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 109,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 105,580 miles

engine management light on

Fail 31 May 2019 105,575 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front / lights . beam projection very weak (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn osf bottom ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working nsr stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front ns washer not very effective (3.5 (a))

engine management light on

mild degalvanize to rear number plate

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/ rear brake discs scored, lipped a little , rusted/rusting . and glazed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 103,155 miles

handbrake reserve travel on mot limits

Pass 7 Jun 2017 100,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1.6.3 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2.3 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 84,783 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 71,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 57,756 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,918 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Sep 2011 38,611 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 37,147 miles

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

both front discs corroding on surfaces

Pass 15 Feb 2010 29,441 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,038 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 23,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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GJ06 DZD is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GJ06 DZD, 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 GJ06 DZD registered?

GJ06 DZD is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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