MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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Nearside Front Lower wishbone front bolt has been replaced by a smaller one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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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
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
EML on
Rear silencer bracket corroded
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)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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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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GW55 EXO is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 January 2006.
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