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LX55 KHK

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,497 mi
Last recorded97,497 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 KHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 97,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn & offside rear - trailing arm/rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to nearside sill area's

various leaks engine area

Pass 13 Mar 2025 93,261 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 88,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil residue around the back of the engine

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 84,497 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ***ON LIMIT NOW*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))

oil residue at turbo area

Pass 4 Mar 2022 79,933 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 76,320 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 73,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter exit pipe weld areas (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil residue inter-cooler areas

turbo inter-cooler pipe loose top of inter-cooler

Fail 10 Mar 2020 73,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter exit pipe weld areas (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil residue inter-cooler areas

turbo inter-cooler pipe loose top of inter-cooler

Pass 12 Mar 2019 69,171 miles

nearside & offside headlamp outer lens' are deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2018 64,722 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 60,227 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,754 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre has a puncture.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 51,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,495 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,084 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 34,469 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 34,463 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,478 miles

offside front tyre has worn unevenly.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 20,413 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 13,766 miles

Scoring and pitting to front brake discs

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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LX55 KHK 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 90%.

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 LX55 KHK, 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 LX55 KHK registered?

LX55 KHK is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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