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GL55 DVN

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,275 mi
Last recorded163,275 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 DVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 163,275 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 163,271 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2022 157,617 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp beam image/intensity poor

Offside headlamp beam image/intensity poor

Fail 11 Jun 2022 157,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside headlamp beam image/intensity poor

Offside headlamp beam image/intensity poor

Pass 7 Apr 2021 150,206 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Front Outer inner CV gaiter clip loose

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside headlamp beam image/intensity poor

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp beam image/intensity poor

Fail 7 Apr 2021 150,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Front Outer inner CV gaiter clip loose

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside headlamp beam image/intensity poor

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp beam image/intensity poor

Pass 27 Mar 2020 145,844 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 145,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 139,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Mar 2019 139,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 132,336 miles

considerable free play in top strut mounts in 'hang free' position

slight free play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 7 Mar 2017 123,237 miles

considerable movement in top strut mounts in 'hang free' position

offside & nearside headlamp beam image/intensity poor

slight deterioration to front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes

slight deterioration to/blow from front exhaust section

Pass 10 Mar 2016 113,908 miles

EML on

Pass 16 Jan 2015 108,026 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 102,957 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 96,768 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 90,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 84,531 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 73,784 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 73,783 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 58,778 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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GL55 DVN is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL55 DVN, 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 GL55 DVN registered?

GL55 DVN is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is GL55 DVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 DVN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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