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AD55 GGF

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

216,339 mi
Last recorded216,339 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 GGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 216,339 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 200,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective becoming opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 191,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 182,254 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2021 171,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 160,239 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 149,304 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH ROAD SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 141,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 123,707 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 123,707 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,486 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 79,381 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 79,381 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 75,585 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 67,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 29 May 2013 58,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,004 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre slightly low on inner tread

Pass 5 May 2011 43,173 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 Feb 2010 36,536 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,423 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GGF is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AD55 GGF, 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 GGF registered?

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

Is AD55 GGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 GGF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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