Volkswagen Bora MOT Results

Registered in 2005
55.7% pass rate
from 2,261 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Bora is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Brakes (14% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Brake performance (26% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (73% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (77% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.044% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.97% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.088% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.044% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.49% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.18% fail on Linkage (14 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Cable
        • 0.13% fail on Lever
        • 0.044% fail on Relay lever
    • 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.62% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.044% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.71% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.66% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.40% fail on Pedal
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.53% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.31% fail on Air and vacuum systems (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Leaks (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Servos (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.18% fail on Lever
    • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.044% fail on Servos
    • 0.044% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.044% fail on Other components
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.088% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.044% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.088% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (31% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.27% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.22% fail on Horn
      • 0.044% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.22% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Suspension (19% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.2% fail on Ball joint (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.088% fail on Suspension arm
    • 5.0% fail on Springs
      • 5.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.0% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.044% fail on Mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.62% fail on Macpherson strut (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.57% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.49% fail on Anti-roll bars (91% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.088% fail on Linkage ball joints (95% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage
    • 0.40% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.088% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.35% fail on Axles
      • 0.31% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Axle
    • 0.22% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.044% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.088% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (64% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Transmission (96% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Drive shafts (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Joints (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.044% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.22% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.22% fail on Joints
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust system (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Doors (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Other passenger's door (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Panel (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Other body component
    • 0.44% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.40% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.044% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.044% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.35% fail on Chassis
      • 0.35% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.088% fail on Fuel system (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Pipe
      • 0.044% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.088% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.088% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.044% fail on Bracket
    • 0.088% fail on Undertray
    • 0.044% fail on Seats
      • 0.044% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.044% fail on Cabs
      • 0.044% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 9.7% fail on Steering (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Steering linkage components (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Track rod end (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.044% fail on Other components
        • 0.044% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.044% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.9% fail on Steering gear (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Steering rack (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Operation
      • 0.044% fail on Steering box
    • 0.57% fail on Power steering
      • 0.40% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Operation
    • 0.31% fail on Steering play
      • 0.31% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.088% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.4% fail on Compression ignition (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.088% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.044% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.044% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.044% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition (56% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (46% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Catalyst emissions (70% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested (72% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.044% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.044% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.22% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.044% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.088% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.088% fail on Undertray
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility (39% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (39% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers (45% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear
      • 0.22% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.088% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.044% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.044% fail on Window
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.57% fail on Condition
      • 0.49% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on Airbags
      • 0.13% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.44% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.44% fail on Attachment
  • 0.044% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.044% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.044% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.044% fail on Doors
      • 0.044% fail on Emergency exits

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