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AJ55 WPA

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,267 mi
Last recorded65,267 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 WPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 65,267 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 64,028 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 62,809 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 61,547 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 61,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 59,565 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 57,314 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 55,263 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 55,263 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 51,905 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 51,903 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 47,439 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 43,468 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 39,989 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 39,985 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 36,610 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 32,994 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 29,755 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 26,119 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 20,467 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 14,684 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 10,225 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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AJ55 WPA is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ55 WPA, 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 AJ55 WPA registered?

AJ55 WPA is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is AJ55 WPA safe to buy?

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