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RL55 NDG

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,602 mi
Last recorded136,602 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL55 NDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 136,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 129,323 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 121,748 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 121,748 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 113,998 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 113,998 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 106,897 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 106,897 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight split on cat on weld section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 95,529 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 95,529 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 81,898 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 70,547 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 59,965 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 59,965 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 50,268 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,630 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 40,749 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,210 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 14 Feb 2011 30,115 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 24,146 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 17,854 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RL55 NDG is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RL55 NDG, 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 RL55 NDG registered?

RL55 NDG is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 February 2006.

Is RL55 NDG safe to buy?

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