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BL55 LCJ

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,576 mi
Last recorded49,576 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 LCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 49,576 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 43,247 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 37,064 miles

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

Fuel pipe chafing fuel pipes onto fuel cooler (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamp units (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 30,514 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 25,672 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 25,446 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Feb 2018 25,446 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 24,111 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 24,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 22,339 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 20,949 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2014 19,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 19,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 18,182 miles

exhaust back box mounting arm slightly deteriorated

slight damage to front numberplate

Pass 18 Feb 2012 17,128 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,713 miles

n/s reverse light not working

Pass 1 Mar 2010 13,699 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 10,832 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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BL55 LCJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Silver 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 BL55 LCJ, 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 BL55 LCJ registered?

BL55 LCJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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