Volkswagen Bora: steering MOT failures
Steering was a recorded failure area in 6.1% of Volkswagen Bora MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2004, 2005 cars.
Play, leaks or worn track rod ends — affects handling and is a safety item. Typical repair cost: £150–£500 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Steering failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6,884 | 5.7% |
| 2003 | 8,119 | 6.4% |
| 2004 | 8,654 | 6.5% |
| 2005 | 10,742 | 6.7% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.