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PJ55 LBL

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,045 mi
Last recorded150,045 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 LBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 150,045 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 136,591 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 125,867 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 118,232 miles

no acceleration detected on smoke test max reading 0.10

Pass 10 Jan 2019 107,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight visual deterioration of rear trailing arm bushes but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp beam pattern slightly diffused

slight play n/s arctic joint

Pass 28 Dec 2017 98,977 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 91,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens opaque (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Slight play in N/S steering rack track arm.

Nearside Rear Advise shock absorber bump stop perished.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens opaque. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Advise shock absorber bump stop perished.

Rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded.

Fail 14 Jan 2017 90,923 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens opaque (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Slight play in N/S steering rack track arm.

Nearside Rear Advise shock absorber bump stop perished.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens opaque. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Advise shock absorber bump stop perished.

Rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 82,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSF tyre punctured

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 14 Jan 2016 82,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSF tyre punctured

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 8 Jan 2015 75,100 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,164 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 59,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2012 51,623 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,210 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 33,354 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,621 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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PJ55 LBL is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ55 LBL, 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 PJ55 LBL registered?

PJ55 LBL is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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