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GY06 OFG

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,699 mi
Last recorded107,699 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 OFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 107,699 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SIGNIFICANT PLAY ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BEAM BUSH UNBONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BEAM BUSH UNBONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 107,699 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SIGNIFICANT PLAY ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BEAM BUSH UNBONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BEAM BUSH UNBONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 103,180 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S *** SIGNIFICANT *** ()

Fail 19 Feb 2025 103,180 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S *** SIGNIFICANT *** ()

Pass 1 Mar 2024 99,542 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 8 Mar 2023 95,874 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to suspension components

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Harsh ()

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Under tray fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2022 91,944 miles

Brake hoses starting to perish/deteriorate

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

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

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 4 Mar 2021 87,684 miles

brake hoses deteriorated/perished

brake pipes corroded in places

exhaust system corroded

minor exhaust leak

Fail 4 Mar 2021 87,684 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

brake hoses deteriorated/perished

brake pipes corroded in places

exhaust system corroded

minor exhaust leak

offside front c.v.boot gaiter leaking/deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2020 85,154 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 81,497 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 76,768 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,979 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,215 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 67,215 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 61,653 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,311 miles

brake discs worn

Pass 27 Feb 2013 51,984 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,875 miles

o/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever arm not fully returned to stop

Fail 28 Feb 2011 38,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever arm not fully returned to stop

Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 23,111 miles

N/S/F tyre 2mm on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,111 miles

N/S/F tyre 2mm on edges

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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GY06 OFG is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY06 OFG, 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 GY06 OFG registered?

GY06 OFG is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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