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HF55 CRV

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,407 mi
Last recorded182,407 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 CRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 182,407 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo pipe gaffer tapped up (1.1.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly calliper lever --- possible cable problem (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Offside Front under bonnet oil damp around inner wing - engine

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damp around rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

car body damaged & arches corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2020 182,379 miles

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

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

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo pipe gaffer tapped up (1.1.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly calliper lever --- possible cable problem (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Offside Front under bonnet oil damp around inner wing - engine

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damp around rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

car body damaged & arches corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2020 182,321 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 176,801 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 176,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2018 160,680 miles

engine management fault light on

Fail 23 Jan 2018 160,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat and pipe from cat holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated also has play (2.6.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both inner steering rack joints worn to excess (2.2.A.1b)

engine management fault light on

Pass 31 Jan 2017 135,822 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 135,820 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 129,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 119,762 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r shock absorber shroud adrift

o/s/f tyre scrubbed

Pass 3 Feb 2014 108,955 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r shock absorber shroud missing

o/s/f tyre scrubbed

Pass 11 Mar 2013 98,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inpection of Nearside front adult belt

ESP Warning light on indicating a fault.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front outer CV gator clip loose, but preventing ingress of dirt

Fail 8 Mar 2013 98,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Air bag, EML & ESP warnings lights on indicating faults.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inpection of Nearside front adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front outer CV gator clip loose, but preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 20 Feb 2012 89,469 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted

Engine managment light on at time of test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Traction control light on at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2011 74,403 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn and scored

Fail 18 Feb 2011 74,366 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn and scored

Pass 20 Jan 2010 58,454 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 58,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 42,528 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 42,475 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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HF55 CRV is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HF55 CRV, 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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HF55 CRV is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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