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ET55 GGF

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

223,579 mi
Last recorded223,579 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 GGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 223,579 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 208,372 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 200,951 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 194,490 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 188,044 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 188,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 176,578 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 2 Feb 2015 159,306 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 158,568 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 139,944 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 128,089 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 11,798 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 89,452 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 60,621 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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ET55 GGF is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ET55 GGF, 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 ET55 GGF registered?

ET55 GGF is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 February 2006.

Is ET55 GGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET55 GGF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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