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MA06 VST

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,221 mi
Last recorded113,221 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 113,221 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 112,308 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 112,308 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 110,689 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 105,393 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 102,019 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 100,012 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 98,431 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 95,985 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 95,985 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 93,704 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 91,507 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 91,502 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 88,624 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 85,982 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 85,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,967 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,544 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 73,820 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,448 miles

ride height low

wheel arch cover

Fail 22 Mar 2011 58,448 miles

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

ride height low

wheel arch cover

Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,225 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 VST is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VST, 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 VST registered?

MA06 VST is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is MA06 VST safe to buy?

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