2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Volkswagen Bora MOT pass rate and common faults

1,354 MOT tests in 2024. 57.2% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time57.2%
Failed or needed repairs42.8%
Typical mileage at test137,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,354 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.2%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.5%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.3%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.6%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.2%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics33.7%
  2. Brakes29.5%
  3. Suspension21.0%
  4. Body & chassis18.0%
  5. Steering10.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.4%
  7. Tyres5.6%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.9%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Volkswagen Bora?

In 2024, 57.2% of 2005 Volkswagen Bora cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,354 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Volkswagen Bora?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Volkswagen Bora reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).