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LM55 WPJ

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

220,338 mi
Last recorded220,338 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 WPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 220,338 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 212,742 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both. (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 203,977 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 195,722 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 195,722 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 174,200 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 166,986 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 166,986 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 154,045 miles

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

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)

both headlamps poor beam pattern

Pass 8 Jun 2016 136,961 miles

Both headlamps lens deteriorated giving poor beam image

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 136,961 miles

Both headlamps lens deteriorated giving poor beam image

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 120,786 miles

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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs are badly corroded around circumference

N/s front tyre-wall damaged & o/s rear has a large nail imbedded (where marked)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2015 120,786 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

...Thanx 4visiting us...

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs are badly corroded around circumference

N/s front tyre-wall damaged & o/s rear has a large nail imbedded (where marked)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 106,210 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 96,240 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 83,711 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 69,972 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,572 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,814 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 WPJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WPJ, 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 LM55 WPJ registered?

LM55 WPJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 January 2006.

Is LM55 WPJ safe to buy?

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