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YS55 HYY

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,571 mi
Last recorded170,571 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 HYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 170,571 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 169,595 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(Both sides, ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced To outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 169,592 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(Both sides, ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear)(Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced To outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 168,182 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides and O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 168,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides and O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 166,626 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 166,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(Both sides, O/S ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 164,969 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 163,497 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 163,495 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

parking brake 16% effiency only just met

Pass 16 Dec 2019 159,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 151,767 miles

Front N/s & O/s - wheel arch corrosion.

Headlamps deteriating.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

Pass 3 Jan 2018 141,007 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/s & O/s (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 141,007 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/s & O/s (1.7.5a)

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

Spare tyre - sidewall damage.

Pass 19 Dec 2016 130,676 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s & O/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre - sidewalls worn - possibly run flat/ under inflated.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 119,048 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 106,896 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 98,867 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 87,785 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 77,752 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 77,743 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 67,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 67,171 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 66,925 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Unable to check roughness of rear wheel bearings as rear brakes heavily binding.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 56,280 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 43,592 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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YS55 HYY is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YS55 HYY, 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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YS55 HYY is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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