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MA06 KZX

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,458 mi
Last recorded72,458 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 KZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 72,458 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 65,939 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 65,936 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (sleeve ) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 56,121 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 48,236 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 43,602 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 42,543 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 42,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 41,264 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 39,281 miles

Front headlights hazy

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 37,524 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 35,006 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 31,459 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 25,244 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inside face

n/s/f tyre inner and outer edges worn

o/s/f tyre inner and outer edges worn

power steering hose joint has slight misting of oil at steering rack side

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2014 25,244 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inside face

n/s/f tyre inner and outer edges worn

o/s/f tyre inner and outer edges worn

power steering hose joint has slight misting of oil at steering rack side

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2013 21,866 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,299 miles

rear number plate cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,865 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 11,386 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 9,486 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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MA06 KZX is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MA06 KZX, 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 MA06 KZX registered?

MA06 KZX is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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