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DK55 ONW

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

83,015 mi
Last recorded83,015 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 ONW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 83,015 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2024 64,545 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 49,126 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 40,674 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 39,681 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 38,744 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 38,744 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 37,138 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 37,138 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen os ns (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 35,320 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 35,320 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 32,725 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 30,549 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 30,549 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 28,321 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 28,321 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 25,760 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 25,742 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 22,805 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 22,805 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 20,641 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 18,234 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 15,903 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 13,336 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 13,336 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 ONW is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DK55 ONW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK55 ONW registered?

DK55 ONW is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 February 2006.

Is DK55 ONW safe to buy?

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