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Volkswagen Bora MOT Results

Registered in 2001
55.1% pass rate
from 953 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Bora is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 8.8% fail on Suspension arms (72% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Ball joint (76% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.31% fail on Suspension arm
    • 5.8% fail on Springs (68% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Coil springs (74% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Coil spring (76% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (49% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (58% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.94% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.63% fail on Axles (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Axle (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.31% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.21% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.42% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Other suspension component
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.84% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.10% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.63% fail on Horn
      • 0.31% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.10% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.10% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.21% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.21% fail on Switch
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 6.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.84% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.84% fail on Rbt
          • 0.73% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.73% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance (66% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.63% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.42% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.21% fail on Linkage (22 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Cable
        • 0.10% fail on Lever
    • 2.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.31% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (45% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.52% fail on Air and vacuum systems (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Leaks (8 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (47 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Servos
    • 0.42% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Pedal
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.31% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.31% fail on Lever
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.4% fail on Transmission (60% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Drive shafts (62% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Joints (61% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Drive shaft (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.21% fail on Joints
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Other passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition
      • 0.31% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition
    • 0.63% fail on Body
      • 0.42% fail on Panel
      • 0.21% fail on Other body component
    • 0.42% fail on Chassis
      • 0.42% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.31% fail on Integral vehicle structure (77% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (76% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.10% fail on Tank
      • 0.10% fail on Hose
      • 0.10% fail on Pipe
    • 0.10% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.10% fail on Floor
    • 0.10% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.10% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 9.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (32% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 3.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.63% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.21% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.10% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.10% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 2.5% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.10% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.10% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.10% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.10% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.10% fail on Undertray
  • 7.5% fail on Steering (98% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Steering linkage components (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Track rod end (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.21% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.10% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.8% fail on Steering gear (97% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Steering rack (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Power steering
      • 0.42% fail on Other components
      • 0.10% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.10% fail on Rams
    • 0.31% fail on Steering play
      • 0.31% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility (32% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (55% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.31% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.31% fail on View to rear
      • 0.31% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
  • 2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Seat belts (53% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Prescribed areas (62% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Condition
      • 0.10% fail on Requirements
  • 0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.10% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment

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