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DK55 NXX

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,031 mi
Last recorded167,031 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 NXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 167,031 miles

exhaust minor leak

x2 front top shocker mounts slight play-engine/gearbox mountings deteriorated-

Fail 5 Jul 2019 167,031 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f/ (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box holed (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f/ balljoint bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f/ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f/ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

x2 front top shocker mounts slight play-engine/gearbox mountings deteriorated-

Pass 18 Jun 2018 159,780 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 149,334 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 142,464 miles

exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing-rack play

oil leak due to oil leak unable to check components properly

power steering slightly notchy-rear service and parking brake passed on limit

rear brakes slightly binding-n/s/f tyre on limit

rear calipers slightly sticking-o/s/f tyre has nail inside it

wishbone bushes perished-front discs wearing thin-front pads worn low

x2 front ball joints slight play-x2 inner arms slight play

x2 rear coil springs corroded

x2 trackrod ends slight play-x2 front top mounts slight lift and noisy

Pass 17 Jan 2015 135,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 128,590 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 120,841 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

of s front s inner arm s play

Fail 22 Dec 2012 120,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

of s front s inner arm s play

Pass 20 Dec 2011 110,545 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 110,545 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 101,015 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 88,542 miles

MAIN POWER STEERING PIPE DAMP

O/S/F WISHBONE REAR BUSH SPLITTING

REAR DISCS PITTING

Pass 16 Dec 2008 67,913 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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DK55 NXX is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DK55 NXX, 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 DK55 NXX registered?

DK55 NXX is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is DK55 NXX safe to buy?

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