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EY06 ETZ

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

163,607 mi
Last recorded163,607 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 ETZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 163,607 miles

Front HEADLIGHTS PRESENT POOR IMAGE

VARIOUS UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Fail 13 Aug 2025 163,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front HEADLIGHTS PRESENT POOR IMAGE

VARIOUS UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Pass 12 Aug 2024 157,125 miles

Middle seat belt buckle is slightly broken but still works to how its supposed to do

Fail 12 Aug 2024 157,125 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Middle seat belt buckle is slightly broken but still works to how its supposed to do

Pass 15 Aug 2023 148,352 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 148,352 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 136,036 miles

poor image both headlights

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2022 136,036 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

poor image both headlights

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 120,554 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded.

Fail 10 Aug 2021 120,554 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2020 107,894 miles

Rear Exhaust Back Box Rusted But Not Leaking

Fail 14 Aug 2020 107,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Back Box Rusted But Not Leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2019 101,490 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 91,486 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 72,267 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 59,696 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 59,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,428 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,394 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 51,390 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,556 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,281 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,486 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 41,486 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,042 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 26,506 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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EY06 ETZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EY06 ETZ, 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 EY06 ETZ registered?

EY06 ETZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is EY06 ETZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY06 ETZ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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