Volkswagen Bora MOT Results
Registered in 200057.5% pass rate
from 779 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Bora is unusually good or bad.
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16% fail on
Suspension
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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
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4.0% fail on
Springs
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4.0% fail on
Coil springs
- 4.0% fail on Coil spring
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4.0% fail on
Coil springs
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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
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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
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0.51% fail on
Axles
- 0.39% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.13% fail on Axle
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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
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0.39% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.26% fail on Ball joint
- 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.13% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.13% fail on Suspension rod
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8.5% fail on
Suspension arms
(90% worse than other 2000 cars)
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16% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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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
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2.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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1.5% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.5% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.39% fail on Side repeaters
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1.5% fail on
Flashing type
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0.90% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.90% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.90% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.90% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.90% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.64% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.64% fail on Battery(ies)
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0.26% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.26% fail on Position lamp
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0.13% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.13% fail on Switch
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6.2% fail on
Headlamps
(54% worse than other 2000 cars)
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13% fail on
Brakes
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7.6% fail on
Brake performance
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3.7% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
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3.6% fail on
Service brake performance
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3.6% fail on
Rbt
- 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
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3.6% fail on
Rbt
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1.5% fail on
Parking brake performance
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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)
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0.13% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.13% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance
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1.3% fail on
Rbt
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1.0% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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1.0% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.90% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.39% fail on Service brake performance
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1.0% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
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3.7% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
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4.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(85% worse than other 2000 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.2% fail on Brake pads
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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)
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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
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2.2% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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1.8% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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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
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0.26% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.13% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.13% fail on Leaks
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0.13% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.13% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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7.6% fail on
Brake performance
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9.6% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 4.1% fail on Exhaust system
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3.0% fail on
Transmission
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2.8% fail on
Drive shafts
- 2.7% fail on Joints
- 0.13% fail on Drive shaft
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0.13% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.13% fail on Joints
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2.8% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.90% fail on
Chassis
- 0.90% fail on Chassis condition
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0.90% fail on
Doors
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0.51% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.51% fail on Door condition
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0.26% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.26% fail on Door condition
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0.13% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.13% fail on Door condition
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0.51% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.51% fail on
Body
- 0.51% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
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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)
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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)
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0.39% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.26% fail on Pipe
- 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.26% fail on
Seats
- 0.26% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.13% fail on Bumpers
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0.13% fail on
Load security
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0.13% fail on
Tailgate
- 0.13% fail on Tailgate condition
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0.13% fail on
Tailgate
- 0.13% fail on Undertray
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8.6% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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7.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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
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0.77% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.51% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
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6.9% fail on
Spark ignition
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1.0% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.90% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.13% fail on Other leaks
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7.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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7.1% fail on
Visibility
- 4.5% fail on Wipers
- 2.1% fail on Washers
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0.51% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.51% fail on Windscreen
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0.39% fail on
View to rear
- 0.26% fail on Mirrors
- 0.13% fail on Indirect vision devices
- 0.13% fail on Bonnet
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6.5% fail on
Steering
(72% worse than other 2000 cars)
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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
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1.5% fail on
Steering gear
- 1.4% fail on Steering rack
- 0.13% fail on Steering box
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0.51% fail on
Power steering
- 0.26% fail on Operation
- 0.26% fail on Rams (17 times worse than other 2000 cars)
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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)
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4.4% fail on
Steering linkage components
(84% worse than other 2000 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Tyres
- 3.6% fail on Tread depth
- 1.9% fail on Condition
- 0.26% fail on Size/type
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2.2% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.26% fail on
Seat belts
(90% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Attachment
- 0.13% fail on Condition
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0.13% fail on
Airbags
- 0.13% fail on Drivers airbag
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1.0% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 1.0% fail on Registration plates
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0.26% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.26% fail on Attachment