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MA06 YKF

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

241,012 mi
Last recorded241,012 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 241,012 miles

rear parking brake efficiency just met will need further adjustment

Fail 26 Nov 2025 241,012 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

rear parking brake efficiency just met will need further adjustment

Pass 2 Dec 2024 233,656 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 233,654 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2023 225,054 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 211,288 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 198,862 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 181,239 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside & nearside damping affect

Fail 22 Oct 2020 181,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside & nearside damping affect

Pass 13 Apr 2019 163,940 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside & nearside damping affect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle bushes slight play

Fail 13 Apr 2019 163,940 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 156,012 miles
Pass 7 May 2017 144,339 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 133,707 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 133,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 120,111 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 112,374 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 105,735 miles

Advice slight play in n/side and o/side rack ends

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2013 105,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Advice slight play in n/side and o/side rack ends

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 93,394 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 77,829 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 58,610 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 42,166 miles

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

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 YKF is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 MA06 YKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA06 YKF registered?

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

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