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GL55 MJX

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

146,028 mi
Last recorded146,028 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 MJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 146,028 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 143,516 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 140,973 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 138,980 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 135,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe from hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 133,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 130,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 126,979 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 126,979 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 113,028 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 107,100 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 98,843 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 89,166 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 81,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 71,992 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 63,079 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 50,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 50,995 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 14 Jan 2009 37,758 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 MJX is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 GL55 MJX, 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 MJX registered?

GL55 MJX is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 January 2006.

Is GL55 MJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 MJX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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