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YD06 EME

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,632 mi
Last recorded152,632 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 EME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 152,632 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 144,027 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 142,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 139,211 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 139,211 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 131,116 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 120,671 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 120,659 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 118,057 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 99,666 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,615 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 82,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 71,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 61,850 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,293 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre's perrished.

both rear tyre's perrished.

front brake discs corroded.

oil leak.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 43,516 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 35,726 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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YD06 EME is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YD06 EME, 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 YD06 EME registered?

YD06 EME is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is YD06 EME safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD06 EME shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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