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NL06 SJY

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,004 mi
Last recorded74,004 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 SJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 74,004 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 67,920 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 67,913 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 62,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre cracking on tread

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread

under tray insecure

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe and covered in grease

Fail 1 Aug 2014 57,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 57,766 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 54,145 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 48,694 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 41,198 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,792 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 25,317 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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NL06 SJY is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NL06 SJY, 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 NL06 SJY registered?

NL06 SJY is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is NL06 SJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL06 SJY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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