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FG06 ZGN

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

200,888 mi
Last recorded200,888 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 ZGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 200,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 177,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 177,217 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 156,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 156,131 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 141,481 miles

Both rear brake discs worn/corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 134,878 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 134,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 124,596 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly opaque

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

Rear exhaust silencer box heavily corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2017 124,596 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly opaque

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust silencer box heavily corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 117,934 miles

nearside headlamp slightly opaque

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer box heavily corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 113,114 miles

nearside front tyre tread low and wearing inner edge

nearside headlamp slightly opaque

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer box heavily corroded

rear tyres wearing outer edges and cracking in treads

Pass 2 Sep 2014 108,809 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside front indicator losing amber tint

offside wiper smearing slightly

plastic engine undertray hanging down

Fail 2 Sep 2014 108,809 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside front indicator losing amber tint

offside wiper smearing slightly

plastic engine undertray hanging down

Fail 3 Sep 2013 103,804 miles

engine under tray loose

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 103,804 miles

engine under tray loose

Pass 7 Sep 2012 97,892 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 82,173 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,743 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 60,353 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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FG06 ZGN 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 70%.

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 FG06 ZGN, 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 FG06 ZGN registered?

FG06 ZGN is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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