Volkswagen Bora TDI ST Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Volkswagen Bora TDI ST car check
Is the Volkswagen Bora TDI ST reliable? We analysed 263 real MOT tests across 108 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Bora TDI ST is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Bora TDI ST.
Volkswagen Bora TDI ST — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Volkswagen Bora TDI ST — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1896cc
- Power
- 130 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 10.1 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Blue
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 51.4 mpg
- Urban
- 38.7 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 62.8 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1859
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 146 g/km Band F
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £160
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £88
Volkswagen Bora TDI ST Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Bora TDI ST. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Bora TDI ST Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Bora TDI ST owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Bora TDI ST Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Bora TDI ST MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Volkswagen Bora TDI ST Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Bora TDI ST THIS CAR | 68.1% | 263 | 179,969 mi | — yrs |
| Volkswagen Golf | 74.9% | 22,270,993 | 83,305 mi | 37 yrs |
| Volkswagen Polo | 72.9% | 14,598,296 | 60,351 mi | 35 yrs |
| Volkswagen Passat | 73.5% | 6,960,690 | 105,632 mi | 32 yrs |
| Dacia Duster Comfort Tce 4X2 | 87.2% | 414 | 34,795 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Bora TDI ST trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Volkswagen Bora TDI STShould you buy a used Volkswagen Bora TDI ST?
The Volkswagen Bora TDI ST has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.1% across 263 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Volkswagen Bora TDI ST owner drives around 6,127 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.