2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Volkswagen Bora MOT pass rate and common faults

344 MOT tests in 2024. 58.7% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time58.7%
Failed or needed repairs41.3%
Typical mileage at test129,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 344 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.7%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.7%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.7%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.9%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  10. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics32.0%
  2. Suspension21.8%
  3. Brakes17.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks13.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.3%
  6. Body & chassis9.0%
  7. Steering8.1%
  8. Tyres4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.0%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened15.1%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2000 Volkswagen Bora cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 23)56.8%475 tests
2024 pass rate (age 24)58.7%344 tests
Change in one year+1.9 pointsaverage car: +0.9 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2000 Volkswagen Bora is ageing better than an average car, which is a good sign for keeping one longer.

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2000 Volkswagen Bora?

In 2024, 58.7% of 2000 Volkswagen Bora cars passed their MOT first time, across 344 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Volkswagen Bora?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Volkswagen Bora reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2000 Volkswagen Bora getting worse with age?

In 2023, 56.8% passed first time. In 2024, 58.7% passed (+1.9 points). An average car that age changed by +0.9 points, so the 2000 Volkswagen Bora is ageing better than average.