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RN55 HZG

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,049 mi
Last recorded165,049 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 HZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 165,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 149,292 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie rod has slight play

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tie rod has slight play

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 137,689 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2022 137,689 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 132,193 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2021 132,193 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2020 128,198 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 128,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 122,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Fail 7 Oct 2019 122,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 114,561 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 104,256 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 104,256 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2016 98,816 miles

Offside front c.v gaitor perished.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 98,816 miles

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

Offside front c.v gaitor perished.

Pass 15 Aug 2015 81,884 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,017 miles

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

Slight movement in offside front top mount assembly

Fail 15 Aug 2014 77,017 miles

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

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

Slight movement in offside front top mount assembly

Pass 14 Jan 2013 75,627 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 75,627 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 62,147 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 46,719 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 46,719 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 35,838 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 HZG is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RN55 HZG, 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 HZG registered?

RN55 HZG is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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