Volkswagen Bora
MOT data from 9,983 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 75%. Average mileage at test: 142,862 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 581 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 493 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 321 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 297 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 294 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 286 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 229 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 220 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 208 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 207 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 7,217 | 75.8% |
| Petrol | 2,761 | 73.1% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 584 | 65.9% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2000 | 595 | 73.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2001 | 828 | 76.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2002 | 1,441 | 76.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2003 | 1,778 | 77.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2004 | 1,884 | 75.8% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2005 | 2,458 | 74.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2006 | 407 | 69% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
83,714 mi
Median
122,254 mi
75th percentile
143,196 mi
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