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CF55 VFV

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

151,826 mi
Last recorded151,826 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 VFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 151,826 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 151,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 135,533 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 135,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction air flow meter (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor wires broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged broken (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor wire rubbing wheel (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged rubbing wheel (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 124,855 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jan 2023 124,855 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2021 106,815 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 106,730 miles

rear pads low

slight play in inner rack ends

Fail 4 Jan 2021 106,718 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

rear pads low

slight play in inner rack ends

Pass 7 Jan 2020 104,125 miles

middle exhaust starting to rust

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 8 Jan 2019 96,870 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases limited life (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 96,820 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases limited life (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 89,989 miles

both headlights discoloured

Pass 4 Jan 2017 83,017 miles

slight hand brake travel

Fail 3 Jan 2017 83,015 miles

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

slight hand brake travel

Pass 4 Jan 2016 76,519 miles

handbrake travel

offside mirror damaged

offside rear tyre on limit

Fail 4 Jan 2016 76,519 miles

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

handbrake travel

offside mirror damaged

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 5 Jan 2015 68,727 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 59,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 59,429 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 52,361 miles

both front tyres on 3 mm

Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,100 miles

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 6 Jan 2011 35,005 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front inner pad low and discs worn

offside front tyre on 3 mm

Pass 7 Jan 2010 28,618 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 28,618 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 21,150 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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CF55 VFV is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CF55 VFV, 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 CF55 VFV registered?

CF55 VFV is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 January 2006.

Is CF55 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF55 VFV shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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