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RN55 GDE

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

132,495 mi
Last recorded132,495 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 GDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 132,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 117,874 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 117,872 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 115,569 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

wipers worn

Pass 3 Mar 2023 114,540 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

beam axle bushes deteriorating

exhaust corroded

wipers worn

Pass 3 Mar 2022 113,005 miles

Both rear axle rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 111,655 miles

coil springs corroded

nearside outer cv gaiter deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2020 109,639 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 107,881 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 105,961 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 104,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s rear tyre valve deteriorated heavily

Pass 11 Jan 2016 102,182 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Valve stem slightly damaged requires attention soon (4.1.D.1e)

both rear wheels partially binding

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Dec 2014 97,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 88,605 miles

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

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to unbond

exhaust corroded worse at joints and mounts

Pass 14 Jan 2013 77,440 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear brake pads wearing low

n/s rear tyre low on edges

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2012 67,484 miles

all brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,372 miles

all brake discs wearing

front tyres void of tread on inner edges (raised tread pattern)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 45,328 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,293 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 GDE is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GDE, 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 GDE registered?

RN55 GDE is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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