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CJ55 BHE

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,654 mi
Last recorded163,654 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 BHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 163,654 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 163,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 157,813 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 152,896 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 149,370 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 144,417 miles

sub frame has slight corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2019 144,395 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

sub frame has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2018 137,363 miles

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 122,023 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 122,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 107,678 miles

rear back box corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2015 93,884 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 81,088 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 81,088 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013
Pass 21 Jan 2012 51,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,267 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 23,910 miles

rear brake discs not polished on outer edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 19,118 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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CJ55 BHE is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CJ55 BHE, 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 CJ55 BHE registered?

CJ55 BHE is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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