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YH55 UBZ

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,115 mi
Last recorded135,115 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 UBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 135,115 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 134,779 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 129,960 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 126,624 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 122,241 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 115,416 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 106,017 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 98,754 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 92,466 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 73,142 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 73,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 67,979 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust section starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Dec 2012 63,641 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 58,486 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 52,305 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 44,262 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 34,465 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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YH55 UBZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YH55 UBZ, 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 YH55 UBZ registered?

YH55 UBZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 January 2006.

Is YH55 UBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH55 UBZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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