Volkswagen Bora
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 8 years from 11,129 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
73%
Total Tests
11,129
Best Year
2003 (76%)
Years Covered
8
About the Volkswagen Bora
The Volkswagen Bora has been tested 11,129 times in 2026 MOT data across 8 model years (1999 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 73%. That's 9 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2003 model is the most reliable with a 76% pass rate from 1,989 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 66%. The 10 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The VOLKSWAGEN BORA has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1999) averages 129,709 miles, while the newest (2006) averages 136,602 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Bora is 12 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volkswagen models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Volkswagen Bora by Year
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