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OE55 WPL

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

171,448 mi
Last recorded171,448 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 WPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 171,448 miles

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))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 171,392 miles

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 167,357 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 162,046 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 154,604 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 154,566 miles

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))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 149,460 miles

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))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 149,457 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 149,417 miles

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 140,890 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

traction control light illuminated

Fail 7 Oct 2019 140,890 miles

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))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 131,533 miles

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))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 131,533 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 128,462 miles

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 ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 122,716 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 111,130 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 97,871 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 81,367 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 67,994 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 63,199 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,361 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 51,694 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 45,063 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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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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What year was OE55 WPL registered?

OE55 WPL is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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