Volkswagen Bora (99-05) - Review

Review by Parkers on
Bora is a good all-rounder and injects some much-needed style into the small family saloon sector. It’s based on the Golf, so shares some its best attributes, like a pleasant interior, direct steering and some punchy PD diesel engines for performance and economy. The only thorn in its side is Seat's Toledo, which offers the same, while undercutting it on used market.
2.5 out of 5

Safety

The old Golf scored four stars in the Euro NCAP crash test - a respectable score - and Bora should fare similarly by association. Safety equipment has been kept up to date and its has no security weaknesses, with an alarm, remote central locking and deadlocks as standard.

NCAP Test

Euro NCAP logo Euro NCAP

Provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe.

Visit Euro NCAP for more info

4 out of 5

Reliability

Very well built and standards of engineering are excellent. VWs are not totally infallible - few are - but their reputation is well deserved.

Car check problem points

Body

Very well finished and should look like new.

Engine/Gearbox

No faults so far; expect predictable VW reliability so long as servicing isn't neglected.

Other

No problems reported.