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DY55 BMV

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,336 mi
Last recorded122,336 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 BMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 122,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted\

Pass 17 Dec 2022 107,017 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2021 89,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 89,826 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 66,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S FRONT SUSPENSION TOP PLAY NEEDS ATTENTION

Pass 3 Dec 2019 61,733 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 61,733 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 54,639 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 49,600 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 46,980 miles

front discs slightly worn and pitted

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 6 Jan 2017 46,980 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

front discs slightly worn and pitted

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Dec 2015 43,983 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 41,728 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 39,016 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 36,631 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 36,630 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 33,733 miles

o/s mirror electrics broken , not weorking. put can b adjusted by hand

Fail 28 Dec 2011 33,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s mirror electrics broken , not weorking. put can b adjusted by hand

Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,874 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,361 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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DY55 BMV is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY55 BMV, 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 DY55 BMV registered?

DY55 BMV is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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