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PG06 PGF

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

203,571 mi
Last recorded203,571 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG06 PGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 203,571 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 203,571 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 200,820 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 200,820 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 191,200 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 191,200 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 180,181 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 180,181 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 171,954 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 171,954 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 159,574 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 159,574 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 144,360 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 144,360 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 131,305 miles

advise centre seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 6 Mar 2014 131,305 miles

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

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

advise centre seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 4 Apr 2013 118,715 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 118,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

cracking on tread n/s/r

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 107,528 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside outer sill damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2011 93,416 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 93,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 74,192 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 51,173 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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PG06 PGF is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PG06 PGF, 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 PG06 PGF registered?

PG06 PGF is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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