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Used cv jointss vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
The Volkswagen Bora was available in both front-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive (4Motion) variants, and CV joints exist on all of them. Front-wheel-drive Boras use CV joints on the front driveshafts, while 4Motion models also have CV joints on the rear driveshafts. So regardless of which Bora you have, CV joints are a genuine part you can source from a breaker.
The Volkswagen Bora ran from 1998 to 2005 as a single generation, but there were running changes across that production span that may affect driveshaft and CV joint specifications, particularly if engine size differs between the donor and recipient cars. Name the year and engine of both vehicles when contacting a breaker, and confirm whether the joints are interchangeable against your specific registration before buying.
Yes, engine size can affect the CV joint specification on the Bora because larger or more powerful engines may use heavier-duty driveshaft components. A 1.9 TDI or V6 4Motion Bora is unlikely to share the same CV joints as a 1.4 or 1.6 petrol model. Always tell the breaker your exact engine size and registration so they can match the correct specification.
Yes, this matters and you must specify which side you need when contacting a breaker. On front-wheel-drive Boras the two sides can differ, particularly the inner CV joint, because the driveshafts are not always the same length left to right. Be clear about nearside (passenger side) or offside (driver side) when requesting a quote.
Trim level alone does not affect CV joint fitment on the Bora; the joints are determined by drivetrain layout, engine size, and whether the car is front-wheel drive or 4Motion, not by whether it is badged SE, Sport, or another trim. A CV joint from a SE and a Sport Bora of the same engine and drivetrain should be the same part. That said, always confirm against your registration with the breaker rather than relying on trim name alone.
The Bora shares its platform with the Golf Mk4 (1997-2004), and driveshaft components are often common between the two where the engine and drivetrain match. However, direct interchangeability depends on matching engine size, drivetrain type, and the specific joint position, so treat this as a possibility to investigate rather than a guarantee. Ask the breaker to cross-reference both registrations before purchasing.