MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,448 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed and lip squashed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section above beam axle has large hole. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Showing light pink, bulb has lost its colouring. (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area corroded and squashed/damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going from flexible hoses on beam to calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexible hoses on beam (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going from flexible hoses on beam to calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexible hoses on beam (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Front 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
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
NSR HANDBRAKE LEVER ARM SLIGHTLY STIFF
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake retaining spring missing
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Sill has slight damage
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Sill has slight damage
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Exhaust noisy
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake retaining spring missing
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Sill has slight damage
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Sill has slight damage
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery earth terminal loose
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake retaining spring missing
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Sill has slight damage
Nearside Front Suspension top mount has slight play
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sill has slight damage
Offside Front Suspension top mount has slight play
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
traction control light illuminated
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
traction control light illuminated
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
engine cover and under tray fitted obstructing view to some component.
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Slight play at rack end.
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)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OE55 WPL is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 OE55 WPL, 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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OE55 WPL is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 January 2006.
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