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P321 DPM

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,410 mi
Last recorded87,410 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 DPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 87,410 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 87,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 74,775 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 64,122 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 60,981 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 56,986 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 56,986 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 54,004 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 54,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 50,342 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 46,860 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,438 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 43,434 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 399,101 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 39,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 35,703 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 35,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 31,213 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 31,213 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 27,724 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 27,724 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 24,164 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 20,256 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 15,220 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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P321 DPM is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P321 DPM, 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 P321 DPM registered?

P321 DPM is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 January 2006.

Is P321 DPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P321 DPM shows 24 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.

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