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AD55 GFG

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,418 mi
Last recorded197,418 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 GFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 197,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion/damage to nearside sill area's

nearside front tyre is not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions (asymmetrical tyre - inside/outside)

Fail 3 Feb 2023 197,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall - marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion/damage to nearside sill area's

nearside front tyre is not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions (asymmetrical tyre - inside/outside)

Pass 5 Feb 2022 194,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 192,636 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 190,507 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 190,507 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 187,086 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 178,535 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 173,454 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 164,924 miles

Both headlights deteriorating (weathering)

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT NOW (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush and offside front rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 155,154 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 155,081 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 145,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2012 131,593 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 119,560 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 103,825 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 87,910 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 65,144 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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AD55 GFG is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AD55 GFG, 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 AD55 GFG registered?

AD55 GFG is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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