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2006 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,661 mi
Last recorded145,661 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 YVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 145,661 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded connecting to brake flexy hoses

parking brake passed on 14% lock may need adjustment or repair

service brake passed on 51% lock may need adjustment or repair

Fail 31 May 2017 145,653 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering rack end (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded connecting to brake flexy hoses

parking brake passed on 14% lock may need adjustment or repair

service brake passed on 51% lock may need adjustment or repair

Pass 6 May 2016 123,924 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' CRACK IN CORNER , NEEDS NEW SCREEN (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint SWIVEL JOINT HAS PLAY, IT NEEDS RENEWING SOON (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2016 123,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam RENEWED BULB (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' CRACK IN CORNER , NEEDS NEW SCREEN (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint SWIVEL JOINT HAS PLAY, IT NEEDS RENEWING SOON (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 98,447 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate damage but still readable

Pass 21 Mar 2014 76,572 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 76,553 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,046 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,345 miles

both front tyres are worn on the outer edges.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,479 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 48,319 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside and nearside rear brake discs lipped

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 24 Mar 2010 40,147 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 31,790 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 31,790 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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YX06 YVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX06 YVW, 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 YX06 YVW registered?

YX06 YVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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