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NY55 AVU

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,775 mi
Last recorded199,775 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY55 AVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 199,775 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2022 198,699 miles
Fail 1 May 2022 196,726 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 177,207 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021
Fail 10 Mar 2021 177,010 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 162,200 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 152,461 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 106,021 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges and cracking due to age

Pass 30 Dec 2011 95,438 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 84,578 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 73,161 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 73,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 59,287 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,249 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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NY55 AVU is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NY55 AVU, 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

How do I check the history of NY55 AVU?

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What year was NY55 AVU registered?

NY55 AVU is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is NY55 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY55 AVU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NY55 AVU have outstanding finance?

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