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LM55 JHU

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,067 mi
Last recorded173,067 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 JHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 173,067 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 155,826 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strongly advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strongly advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 126,060 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 126,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 120,297 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 112,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 112,988 miles

Fuel system component leaking Its leaking roughly around on Top of the gearbox area. (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Lens is hazed. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Lens is hazed. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 104,308 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 92,295 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 81,928 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 73,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 73,243 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 63,451 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 63,451 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 54,820 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 54,820 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 45,828 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 45,828 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 35,238 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 24,899 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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LM55 JHU is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LM55 JHU, 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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LM55 JHU is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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