VOLKSWAGEN BORA MOT Pass Rate
68.9% of 2,219 VOLKSWAGEN BORA MOT tests pass.
The BORA passes 68.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models (78.1%).
The VOLKSWAGEN BORA passes 68.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
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 (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 69.0% | 2,217 | 145,619 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 71.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 71.5% | not working |
| Brakes | 51.3% | efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 45.2% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 30.2% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 20.2% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 18.0% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Tyres | 11.5% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 11.3% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.9% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.7% | inscription illegible |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 78.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 84.2% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 75.8% pass rate