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FH55 CGZ

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,918 mi
Last recorded126,918 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 CGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2024 126,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mount+offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2023 122,769 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside rusting

Pass 28 Nov 2022 119,346 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 114,894 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 114,894 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 111,883 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 109,141 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 104,607 miles

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 15 Nov 2017 100,384 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 96,639 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of flexi metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 91,868 miles

Nearside Front tyre bold on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre bold on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 91,868 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases behind catalic converter (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre bold on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre bold on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 86,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Nov 2013 81,608 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 74,794 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 68,231 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 68,230 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 63,540 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 63,540 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 58,269 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,179 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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FH55 CGZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FH55 CGZ, 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 FH55 CGZ registered?

FH55 CGZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is FH55 CGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH55 CGZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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