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Volkswagen Bora MOT Results

Registered in 1999
54.8% pass rate
from 365 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Bora is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 7.7% fail on Suspension arms (76% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.55% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.8% fail on Springs (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Coil springs (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Coil spring (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Mounting
    • 3.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (72% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.27% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.27% fail on Axles
      • 0.27% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.27% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.27% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 8.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.27% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.55% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.55% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.55% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.27% fail on Lever
        • 0.27% fail on Pivot
    • 3.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 3.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.1% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.27% fail on Brake fluid
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.7% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Headlamp (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.82% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.55% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.27% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.82% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.27% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.27% fail on Horn
    • 0.55% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.55% fail on Switch
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.27% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.27% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.27% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.27% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.82% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Other leaks
  • 8.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.9% fail on Transmission
      • 1.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.9% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.1% fail on Doors
      • 0.82% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.55% fail on Door condition
        • 0.27% fail on Catch
      • 0.27% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
    • 0.55% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.55% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.55% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.27% fail on Body
      • 0.27% fail on Panel
    • 0.27% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.27% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 7.7% fail on Visibility
    • 5.2% fail on Wipers
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.55% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.27% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.27% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.82% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Steering
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.0% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.55% fail on Steering play
      • 0.55% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.27% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
      • 0.55% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.55% fail on Attachment (25 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Requirements
    • 1.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.82% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.82% fail on Attachment

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