Is the Volkswagen Bora ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 6,679 MOT tests, around 0% of Volkswagen Boras still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 77% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 22%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 71% diesel, 29% petrol. Diesel Boras in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply. Petrol Boras are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 0%
- Likely charged
- 77%
- Depends on the car
- 22%
- MOT tests analysed
- 6,679
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Bora ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Boras of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Likely charged221 tested | Likely compliant14 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged1,413 tested | Check Euro standard201 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged1,003 tested | Check Euro standard312 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged844 tested | Check Euro standard371 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged650 tested | Check Euro standard360 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged328 tested | Check Euro standard252 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged187 tested | Likely charged288 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged59 tested | Likely charged167 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Bora
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (71% of Boras tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
- Petrol (29% of Boras tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Boras fare at the MOT too: see the Volkswagen Bora MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Volkswagen Bora for London: what the MOT data shows
The Volkswagen Boras in this data were first registered between 1999 and 2006. 2005 was the most common year, with 1,614 tests (24% of the total), and half were registered in 2003 or later.
Almost every Bora in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2006) passed first time 57% of the time at 134,366 miles on average, and the oldest (1999) passed 50% at 126,768 miles.
Whichever year you choose, check the Bora's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (12.0% of tests) and "projected beam image is obviously incorrect" (5.0%); body and structure: "constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (4.4%). The most frequent advisory was "excessively corroded", on 19.6% of tests.
Overall, 58% of Boras passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 137,847 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Volkswagen models
About this data
Based on 6,679 first MOT tests of the Volkswagen Bora carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 6,679 MOT tests say about the Volkswagen Bora and London's ULEZ.
Is the Volkswagen Bora ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 0% of Boras on the road are likely compliant and 77% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Bora years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Boras first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Bora ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Boras from 2006 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Bora is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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