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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Bora. Check any Bora by registration number below.

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80.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-5.5%

vs Volkswagen Avg

12

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Volkswagen Bora — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Bora has an average MOT pass rate of 80.1%, which is 5.5 percentage points below the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Bora is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Bora for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Bora, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volkswagen Bora performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 112 vehicles

95.5%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%

2007

Based on 105 vehicles

92.4%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 10yr

202k mi

2006

Based on 547 vehicles

62.3%Below Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.9%

Retest Rate

37.3%

2005

Based on 3,748 vehicles

66.4%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

28.2%

2004

Based on 3,012 vehicles

67.7%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

26.2%

2003

Based on 2,758 vehicles

68.5%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

27.5%

2002

Based on 2,283 vehicles

69.0%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

24.1%

2001

Based on 7,383 vehicles

92.7%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

26.8%

Mileage at 10yr

169k mi

2000

Based on 8,763 vehicles

92.2%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

33.1%

Mileage at 10yr

176k mi

1999

Based on 7,783 vehicles

91.2%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

36.9%

Mileage at 10yr

165k mi

1998

Based on 1,127 vehicles

91.0%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 10yr

157k mi

0

Based on 8,662 vehicles

72.8%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

138k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Bora

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

3.4%
2

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

3.3%
3

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

3.1%
4

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.9%
5

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

2.6%
Volkswagen Bora Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

Volkswagen Passat Variant Syncro

92.3% pass rate

Volkswagen Vento

88.2% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km

92.9% pass rate

Volkswagen T-roc Black Edition Tsi

93.5% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Sv Se Navigation Tsi

75.0% pass rate

Volkswagen LT

60.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen Bora

Volkswagen Bora — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Bora MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Bora?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Bora is 80.1% compared to the Volkswagen average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Bora?
The most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen Bora are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (3.4%), A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (3.3%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (3.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Volkswagen Bora reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 80.1%, the Volkswagen Bora is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen Bora?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen Bora?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Bora: 202,386 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Bora to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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