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DU55 PBZ

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,163 mi
Last recorded161,163 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 PBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 161,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 151,579 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges & cracking

Fail 3 Apr 2017 151,579 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges & cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2016 141,200 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 141,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 125,535 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 125,535 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 110,394 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 105,522 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 95,677 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 95,677 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 83,573 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 71,191 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 70,963 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 70,963 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,768 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 62,881 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 62,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise all tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,361 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 45,866 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 27,040 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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DU55 PBZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU55 PBZ, 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 DU55 PBZ registered?

DU55 PBZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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