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X4 RTN

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,517 mi
Last recorded116,517 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX4 RTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 116,517 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 116,248 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 115,762 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 107,165 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 102,829 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 100,591 miles

brake pedal snongey

Fail 9 Nov 2018 100,586 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal snongey

Pass 12 Oct 2017 97,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 86,236 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 86,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,885 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 77,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 64,086 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 26 Jan 2013 63,936 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jan 2012 58,210 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 58,159 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 50,376 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

excessive play in nearside track rod

Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,253 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 28,501 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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X4 RTN is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X4 RTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X4 RTN registered?

X4 RTN is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is X4 RTN safe to buy?

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