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CT55 LPZ

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

197,381 mi
Last recorded197,381 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 LPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 197,381 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

both outer sills corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2024 186,948 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 176,134 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 162,804 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 162,804 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 151,882 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 151,882 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 141,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 141,000 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 134,185 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 124,131 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 113,987 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 105,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front fixing. (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (2.4.G.1)

alloy deposits on rear brake pipes.

Fail 24 Jan 2017 105,125 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired outer pad not seated in correct position on carrier. (3.5.1n)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front fixing. (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (2.4.G.1)

alloy deposits on rear brake pipes.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 98,641 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

alloy deposits on rear brake pipes

inner edge wear on front tyres

suspect incorrect pads or discs fitted to front. but efficiency ok.

Fail 29 Jan 2016 98,567 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

alloy deposits on rear brake pipes

inner edge wear on front tyres

suspect incorrect pads or discs fitted to front. but efficiency ok.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 91,741 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

alloy deposits on rear brake pipes

suspect incorrect pads or discs fitted to vehicle.pads are bigger than discs ,but efficiency ok

Fail 14 Jan 2015 91,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

alloy deposits on rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Feb 2014 83,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

alloy deposits on rear brake pipes

front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2014 83,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

alloy deposits on rear brake pipes

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,771 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 64,159 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 55,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 55,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2010 45,907 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 37,846 miles

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

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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CT55 LPZ 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 CT55 LPZ, 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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CT55 LPZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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