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CT55 UEL

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,320 mi
Last recorded122,320 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 UEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 122,320 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 122,315 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 99,078 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 99,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 94,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 91,474 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 91,474 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front 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))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 87,819 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 87,819 miles

Brake performance not tested disc and caliper (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 81,094 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 76,624 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2018 76,623 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2017 72,174 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,781 miles

advise front & rear no plates

advise windscreen

Pass 4 Jun 2015 65,471 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,919 miles

advise front no plate

advise offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,879 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 54,879 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,211 miles

advise offside front cv boot

Pass 18 Jan 2011 39,836 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,990 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

advise under tray loose

Pass 19 Jan 2009 24,860 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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CT55 UEL is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UEL, 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 CT55 UEL registered?

CT55 UEL is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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