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HG55 YJW

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,306 mi
Last recorded161,306 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 YJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 161,306 miles

Nearside Sill Damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2019 158,489 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 158,489 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 147,388 miles

Nearside Front brake hose ageing

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Rear exhaust hanger rusty

slight play in front anti-roll bar d-bushes

small hole in cat pipe

Pass 3 Jan 2017 132,616 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim distorted

Fail 3 Jan 2017 132,616 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim distorted

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 118,582 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear wheel inner rim distorted

Offside Rear tyre 3.5mm

outer sills damaged

slight movement in front suspension top mounts

Fail 18 Jan 2016 118,582 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear wheel inner rim distorted

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

Offside Rear tyre 3.5mm

outer sills damaged

slight movement in front suspension top mounts

Pass 26 Jan 2015 104,920 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s sill damsged

n/s/r wheel bent

Pass 20 Jan 2014 89,531 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres 3mm

Pass 14 Jan 2013 75,153 miles

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

n/s sill damaged

rear brakes scruffy

Pass 19 Jan 2012 60,842 miles

front tyres 2mm in centre of tread

Fail 19 Jan 2012 60,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front tyres 2mm in centre of tread

Fail 31 Jan 2011 46,640 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 46,640 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,699 miles

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

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

all under panels in place

Pass 15 Jan 2009 18,037 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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HG55 YJW is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HG55 YJW, 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 HG55 YJW registered?

HG55 YJW is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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