2000 Volkswagen Bora SE from UK and Ireland - Comments

21st Aug 2004, 14:52

"Reliability flaws long distance cruiser"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Turbo charger fails after the car has been driven 1.5 Hours. After switching the ignition off and back on it restarts. No dealer has been able to cure this problem. They clear the fault code, but can't cure the problem.

Electric windows failed to open twice.

Boot lock failed 3 times.

Switchgear gets sucked out of sockets when car is vacuumed.

General comments?

The car is a refined, economical and comfortable long distance cruiser.

Good equipment levels and generally good materials used in the cabin, although the door capping trim is very hard and uncomfortable.

Seats are very comfortable.

The rear passenger legroom is terrible. Front can be cramped when seats moved forward to allow space for rear passengers.

Boot space is good.

Paint scratches very easily.

Alloy wheels are protected from scuffing by sidewall of tyre, a very good feature.


3rd Jul 2005, 13:04

The problem your experencing with the turbo cutting out is called "over boosting" the turbo cuts out making the car go to limp home mode. this problem is often seen when ever a tdi volkswagen has been chipped. some one who can chip or remap the brain can sort your problem.


27th Dec 2005, 15:47

Are you sure that this problem is not caused by the air flow meter?

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