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WL55 HDF

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,772 mi
Last recorded134,772 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 HDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 134,772 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 124,240 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 107,416 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 96,241 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 96,241 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 90,766 miles

Brake pressure build up slow footbrake goes slightly hard on multiple presses (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 90,765 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 90,705 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Offside Front top mount slight play

Fail 12 Jan 2021 90,705 miles

Offside Front top mount slight play

Nearside Direction indicator does not face the rear side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 90,637 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jan 2020 90,636 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2018 86,804 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 86,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (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))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 82,932 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 82,932 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working X2 both front sidelights (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 80,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 75,084 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 75,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 66,207 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 66,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 55,243 miles

N/S OUTER C/V BOOT PERISHING

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

Pass 23 Nov 2012 48,293 miles

O/S CV BOOT PERISHING

SCREW IN N/S/F TYRE

WEAR O/S/F TOP MOUNT

Pass 2 Dec 2011 42,312 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 8 Dec 2010 36,018 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 30,257 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 22,667 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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WL55 HDF is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 WL55 HDF, 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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WL55 HDF is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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