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LB55 WYX

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,741 mi
Last recorded116,741 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 WYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 116,741 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 105,929 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 105,929 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 92,444 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 91,905 miles

nearside and offside outer cv gaiters deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2015 81,638 miles

headlamp adjusters loose

Pass 24 Nov 2014 69,046 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 56,963 miles

Offside rear seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 21 Nov 2013 56,963 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 16 Jan 2012 50,483 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 50,474 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,447 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 33,445 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 27,132 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 27,132 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LB55 WYX is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LB55 WYX, 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 LB55 WYX registered?

LB55 WYX is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is LB55 WYX safe to buy?

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