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YH55 UCA

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,645 mi
Last recorded103,645 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 UCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 103,645 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 92,797 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 87,440 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 87,440 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 83,530 miles

Both front sills distorted

Nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing thin

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 80,332 miles

Both front sills damaged

Crash damage to rear

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 80,325 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front sills damaged

Crash damage to rear

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 76,944 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 74,383 miles

engine mangement light on.

front discs worn

n s f steering arm slight play

o s f steering arm slght play

rear discs worn

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on.

Fail 7 Jul 2011 74,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on.

engine mangement light on.

front discs worn

n s f steering arm slight play

o s f steering arm slght play

rear discs worn

Fail 7 Jul 2011 74,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

engine just passaed emission got slight misfire

engine managment light on

nsr axle bushes slight worn

osf tyre has a cut in the wall it will get worse

rear disc worn

Pass 30 Aug 2010 62,922 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2010 62,922 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,386 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front wish bone bushes worn

Fail 29 Jun 2009 50,384 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nsf wish bone bushe worn

Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,138 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pads waring light flashes sometime

Fail 7 Jan 2009 50,138 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pads waring light flashes sometime

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 UCA is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YH55 UCA, 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 YH55 UCA registered?

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

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