Volkswagen Bora MOT pass rate
68.0% of 8,605 Volkswagen Bora MOT tests pass.
The Bora passes 68.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all Volkswagen models (79.0%).
The Volkswagen Bora passes 68.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (5) | 5 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 68.0% | 8,600 | 142,350 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Volkswagen Bora
The most common reason the Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 71.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 71.7% | Not working |
| Brakes | 53.4% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 45.1% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 30.2% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 19.2% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 17.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Tyres | 13.3% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 11.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.7% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.4% | Inscription illegible |
Related Volkswagen models
- Volkswagen Crafter — 77.4% pass rate
- Volkswagen E-Golf — 89.5% pass rate
- Volkswagen Lupo — 67.6% pass rate
- Volkswagen ID4 — 91.0% pass rate
- Volkswagen Golf R — 93.7% pass rate
- Volkswagen LT — 61.9% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Bora?
- 68.0% of Volkswagen Bora MOT tests pass, based on 8,605 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Volkswagen Bora?
- The most common reason the Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 71.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the Volkswagen Bora's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Volkswagen service history guide for how to check and keep one.