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GW55 KLK

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,833 mi
Last recorded130,833 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 KLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 130,833 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 130,787 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 123,878 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 116,964 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 105,038 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 100,108 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 90,148 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

Pass 24 May 2016 79,798 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 64,921 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 56,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre walls perishing.

o/s/r tyre wall damage.

rear numer plate deteriorating.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 51,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipping.

glow plug light flashing.

n/s/r wheel bearing becoming rough when rotated.

nail n/s/r tyre tread, low pressure and cracking.

o/s/r tyre wall perishing.

Fail 12 Feb 2013 51,942 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipping.

glow plug light flashing.

n/s/r wheel bearing becoming rough when rotated.

nail n/s/r tyre tread, low pressure and cracking.

o/s/r tyre wall perishing.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 47,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 43,349 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 38,072 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 38,072 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 32,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

insecure child/booster seat n/s/f seat.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 32,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

insecure child/booster seat n/s/f seat.

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 KLK is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GW55 KLK, 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 KLK registered?

GW55 KLK is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 February 2006.

Is GW55 KLK safe to buy?

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