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 GOLF — 80.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 74.5% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 74.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 86.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.9% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 76.6% 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.