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DA55 FGD

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,657 mi
Last recorded72,657 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 FGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 72,657 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive turbo intake pipes very oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 72,493 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive turbo intake pipes very oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 65,667 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 59,935 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 54,111 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 54,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 48,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 42,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear nearside offside tyre treads worn and slight perishing

Pass 15 Jan 2013 36,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear nearside offside tyres perishing

rear nearside offside tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Jan 2013 36,102 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear nearside offside tyres perishing

rear nearside offside tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2012 29,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2011 22,406 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 22,406 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 17,735 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 12,973 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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DA55 FGD is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DA55 FGD, 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 DA55 FGD registered?

DA55 FGD is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is DA55 FGD safe to buy?

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