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6209 MH

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

43,966 mi
Last recorded43,966 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6209 MH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 43,966 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 43,256 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 41,834 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 40,634 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 39,433 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 38,110 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 37,975 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 36,150 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 33,639 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 30,952 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 27,316 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 23,442 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 19,769 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)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 14,612 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 14,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 11,247 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 7,677 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 6,803 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 4,676 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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6209 MH is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 6209 MH, 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 6209 MH registered?

6209 MH is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is 6209 MH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6209 MH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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