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FH55 KGG

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,518 mi
Last recorded130,518 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 KGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2016 130,518 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both head lamp lenses deteriorated

engine hunting and stalling at idle speed

Pass 11 Jan 2016 109,138 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 108,859 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 84,820 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 84,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 69,088 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 69,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 60,579 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 60,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 49,255 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 49,178 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 30 Dec 2010 41,906 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broke but exhaust still supported

offside rear door doesn't open

Pass 2 Jan 2010 33,783 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 5 Jan 2009 24,256 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 14,398 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 KGG is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FH55 KGG, 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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FH55 KGG is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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