Volkswagen Bora reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 8,604 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 8,604 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 60% of Volkswagen Bora cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in steering and body & structure.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Bora tends to fail
Share of Volkswagen Bora cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on steering, body & structure. Holds up better than average on road wheels, tyres, visibility.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen Bora reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen Bora is about average for its age: 60% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give steering and body & structure a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Bora?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen Bora in 2024: 13 years and older, 60%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volkswagen Bora MOT?
For Volkswagen Bora cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are steering (5.3% of tests vs 2.3% fleet), body & structure (7.4% of tests vs 4.7% fleet).