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GL55 URK

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

134,196 mi
Last recorded134,196 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 134,196 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 133,891 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 132,856 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished in treads 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 132,842 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished in treads 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 128,370 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 124,650 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer gator small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 119,585 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 116,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 111,989 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 107,380 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 102,017 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 92,783 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 85,336 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 78,110 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 69,890 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 61,872 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,813 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,763 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,946 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 URK is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 URK, 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 URK registered?

GL55 URK is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 February 2006.

Is GL55 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 URK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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