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RN55 DDK

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,946 mi
Last recorded133,946 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 DDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 133,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 113,497 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 109,737 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 109,735 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

park brake only just met limit

Pass 6 Jan 2020 102,736 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 93,580 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 77,369 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 56,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 48,665 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 40,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2013 35,482 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 35,481 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 30,412 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 30,363 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Near side rear tyre wall damage

Pass 20 Dec 2011 24,893 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 19,532 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 15,213 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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RN55 DDK is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RN55 DDK, 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 RN55 DDK registered?

RN55 DDK is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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