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LB55 XKA

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,763 mi
Last recorded148,763 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 XKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 148,763 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 148,763 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 148,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 148,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 143,488 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 143,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 139,762 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2016 134,329 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 134,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 132,779 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 132,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 126,376 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 121,669 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 119,647 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 119,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 112,541 miles

inner drive shaft gator split nsf

Fail 20 Jan 2011 112,541 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner drive shaft gator split nsf

Pass 30 Dec 2009 92,970 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 92,969 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 71,009 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 71,009 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.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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LB55 XKA is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Blue 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 LB55 XKA, 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 XKA registered?

LB55 XKA is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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