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RE05 BEA

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,825 mi
Last recorded142,825 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 BEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 142,825 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 138,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 138,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 135,930 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 135,930 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 125,716 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on both shoulders

Fail 13 Feb 2017 125,621 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on both shoulders

Pass 25 Feb 2016 115,351 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 115,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 96,841 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 96,676 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 78,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 78,316 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 68,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2013 68,538 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 55,203 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 46,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and scored

rear discs worn and scored

Pass 1 Apr 2010 37,921 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 29,954 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,954 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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RE05 BEA is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RE05 BEA, 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 RE05 BEA registered?

RE05 BEA is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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