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GW55 EXO

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,975 mi
Last recorded130,975 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 EXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 130,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wishbone has securing bolt slightly smaller than original

Rear axle front bushes becoming unbonded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

exhaust modified

has had an oil leak stained underside

Fail 27 Jun 2020 130,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake performance not tested due to oil leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower wishbone front bolt has been replaced by a smaller one

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

exhaust modified

Fail 16 Jun 2020 130,875 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges under nearside floor pan (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components rubbing drive shaft (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components rubbing drive shaft (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 113,716 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 113,715 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 105,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 7 Mar 2018 105,298 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 10 Feb 2017 96,343 miles

EML on

Rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 89,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 89,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 82,643 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 77,965 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,885 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 72,885 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 64,576 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 50,700 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 42,236 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,098 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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GW55 EXO is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GW55 EXO, 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 GW55 EXO registered?

GW55 EXO is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is GW55 EXO safe to buy?

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