MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on its inner edge
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn on its inner edge
Passenger front seatbelt mechanism outer casing missing
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on its inner edge
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn on its inner edge
Passenger front seatbelt mechanism outer casing missing
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both passenger and drivers ()
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both passenger and drivers ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)
child seats fitted
engine covers and under car cover fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front seat belt buckle cover broken
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front seat belt buckle cover broken
rear brakes binding
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front number plate deteriated slightly
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front number plate deteriated slightly
Engine warning lamp on
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
engine management lamp on
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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GL55 LLA is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 LLA, 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 LLA registered?
GL55 LLA is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 February 2006.
Is GL55 LLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for GL55 LLA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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