2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Volkswagen Bora MOT pass rate and common faults

191 MOT tests in 2024. 55.0% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time55.0%
Failed or needed repairs45.0%
Typical mileage at test132,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 191 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.3%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.8%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.2%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.2%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.7%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.7%
  8. Stop lamp: not working4.2%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.2%
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes33.0%
  2. Lights & electrics28.8%
  3. Suspension18.8%
  4. Body & chassis17.3%
  5. Steering12.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  8. Tyres4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.6%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.4%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2006 Volkswagen Bora cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 17)57.0%235 tests
2024 pass rate (age 18)55.0%191 tests
Change in one year−2.1 pointsaverage car: −0.0 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2006 Volkswagen Bora is ageing worse than an average car, so problems may be starting to build up at this age.

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2006 Volkswagen Bora?

In 2024, 55.0% of 2006 Volkswagen Bora cars passed their MOT first time, across 191 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Volkswagen Bora?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Volkswagen Bora reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2006 Volkswagen Bora getting worse with age?

In 2023, 57.0% passed first time. In 2024, 55.0% passed (−2.1 points). An average car that age changed by −0.0 points, so the 2006 Volkswagen Bora is ageing worse than average.