Volkswagen Bora MOT Results

Registered in 2000
57.5% pass rate
from 779 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Bora is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 8.5% fail on Suspension arms (90% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.0% fail on Springs
      • 4.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.0% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.90% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (80% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.64% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.51% fail on Axles
      • 0.39% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Axle
    • 0.39% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.39% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension rod
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamps (54% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Headlamp (62% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.39% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.90% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.90% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.90% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.64% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.64% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.26% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.13% fail on Switch
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.90% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (85% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 2.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Brake discs (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.90% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.26% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.13% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.13% fail on Leaks
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 9.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.0% fail on Transmission
      • 2.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.7% fail on Joints
        • 0.13% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
    • 0.90% fail on Chassis
      • 0.90% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.90% fail on Doors
      • 0.51% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.51% fail on Door condition
      • 0.26% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.51% fail on Body
      • 0.51% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Boot lid (11 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Boot lid condition (12 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Integral vehicle structure (74% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (73% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.26% fail on Pipe
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.26% fail on Seats
      • 0.26% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Load security
      • 0.13% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.13% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.13% fail on Undertray
  • 8.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.90% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.90% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.77% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.51% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.90% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Other leaks
  • 7.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.51% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.51% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.39% fail on View to rear
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.13% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.5% fail on Steering (72% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Steering linkage components (84% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Track rod end (93% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.13% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.13% fail on Steering box
    • 0.51% fail on Power steering
      • 0.26% fail on Operation
      • 0.26% fail on Rams (17 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Steering play (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.26% fail on Size/type
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Seat belts (90% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment
      • 0.13% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Airbags
      • 0.13% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment

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