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BNZ 7316

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

215,561 mi
Last recorded215,561 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 7316
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 215,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 215,561 miles

Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor unplugged (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 200,492 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 184,079 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 169,849 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 153,296 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 140,532 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 114,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 114,954 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 93,752 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 745,577 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,572 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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BNZ 7316 is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BNZ 7316, 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 BNZ 7316 registered?

BNZ 7316 is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is BNZ 7316 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 7316 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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