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NY55 KHG

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,243 mi
Last recorded159,243 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 159,243 miles

Advise general corrosion.

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 141,575 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner sills slightly damaged/corroded (both sides)

Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly on both edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn slightly on both edges

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on both edges

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

Rear Brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 23 Oct 2020 141,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner sills slightly damaged/corroded (both sides)

Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly on both edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn slightly on both edges

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on both edges

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

Rear Brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 3 Apr 2019 119,634 miles

Front tyres close to limits

Headlamp image poor

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2018 111,283 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 106,407 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 106,407 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 98,903 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 98,903 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 15 May 2015 92,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

center exhaust mouting is fully detached

nsr and osr tyres have sections of the tread worn to 3mm left

rear exhaust silencer outer shell has corroded away but not blowing

Pass 5 Mar 2014 83,192 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 75,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 62,027 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs are corrodid/pitted inner surfaces

front brakes are out of balance

Pass 13 Jul 2010 50,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,920 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brakes are binding slightly

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 KHG 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 80%.

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 NY55 KHG, 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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NY55 KHG is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 February 2006.

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