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DY55 WNB

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,249 mi
Last recorded93,249 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 WNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 93,249 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 93,249 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 80,655 miles

Brake fluid is contaminated/dirty, this will become an MOT FAILURE as of the 20/05/2018

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to leak grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear part of front engine undertray has become loose, advise on securing by a postive means

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 80,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Lense deteriorated/frosty (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Lense deteriorated/frosty (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake fluid is contaminated/dirty, this will become an MOT FAILURE as of the 20/05/2018

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to leak grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear part of front engine undertray has become loose, advise on securing by a postive means

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,415 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 72,415 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 61,756 miles

all tyres getting low on tread

Pass 13 May 2015 52,171 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,102 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 43,099 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside rear tyre slightly worn to outer edge of tread area

Pass 9 Jan 2014 39,405 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 35,090 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 31,416 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,823 miles

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

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 Jan 2009 18,674 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 WNB is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DY55 WNB, 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 WNB registered?

DY55 WNB is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 February 2006.

Is DY55 WNB safe to buy?

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