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RK06 ZPJ

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,950 mi
Last recorded87,950 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 ZPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 87,950 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 85,377 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 82,849 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 82,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 80,556 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 78,767 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 78,767 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 76,679 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 76,679 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 74,858 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 72,669 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 72,664 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 70,268 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 67,769 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 67,769 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 64,645 miles

Oil leak

Slight grinding noise coming from rear brakes on application

Fail 10 Feb 2016 64,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Slight grinding noise coming from rear brakes on application

Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,938 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,084 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 55,084 miles

Centre Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 50,759 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 46,399 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in nearside front track control arm

Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,399 miles

slight play in nearside front track control arm

Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,439 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 33,500 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 12 Feb 2009 25,414 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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RK06 ZPJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RK06 ZPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK06 ZPJ registered?

RK06 ZPJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is RK06 ZPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK06 ZPJ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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