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RY55 BFU

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

107,148 mi
Last recorded107,148 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 BFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 107,148 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 106,277 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 99,268 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 93,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 87,019 miles

slight bind on on offside front brake

Fail 5 Aug 2021 87,019 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

slight bind on on offside front brake

Pass 8 Jul 2020 84,537 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 83,472 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 78,431 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion rear exhaust hanger

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 73,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 69,762 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 57,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 52,787 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 47,242 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 42,212 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 37,502 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 32,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 28,943 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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RY55 BFU is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RY55 BFU, 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 RY55 BFU registered?

RY55 BFU is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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