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OV06 BBU

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,963 mi
Last recorded100,963 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 BBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 100,963 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2026 100,962 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake showing signs of overheating

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2025 91,608 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2025 91,607 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2024 84,337 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective jointing sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2024 84,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective jointing sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2023 78,756 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 May 2023 78,756 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 74,180 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2022 74,180 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2021 69,720 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 65,638 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 65,638 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 59,157 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low to legal limit

Fail 27 Mar 2019 59,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn low to legal limit

Pass 13 Mar 2018 50,914 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 50,914 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 40,166 miles

Rear inner pads low

Fail 23 Feb 2017 40,166 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear inner pads low

Pass 10 Mar 2016 26,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 16,048 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Mar 2014 10,068 miles

both rear tyres perished but not showing cord

Fail 17 Mar 2014 10,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perished but not showing cord

Pass 12 Apr 2013 8,965 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 7,860 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 7,177 miles

font brake discs corroded

scratch on windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 8 Apr 2010 6,117 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 5,265 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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OV06 BBU is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OV06 BBU, 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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OV06 BBU is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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