Volkswagen Bora Gearbox Mount Replacement Parts

A gearbox mount (also called a transmission mount) is a rubber-and-metal bracket that secures the gearbox to the subframe, absorbing vibration and keeping the drivetrain correctly located. The Bora (1998–2005) was built on the Mk4 Golf platform and was offered with a range of petrol and diesel engines driving the front wheels through either a manual or automatic gearbox, so yes, every Bora variant has a gearbox mount. If you have a 4Motion all-wheel-drive version the mounting arrangement differs from the standard front-wheel-drive cars, so make sure you tell the breaker which drivetrain you have.

The Bora ran as a single generation from 1998 to 2005 with no full model change, though there were minor production updates along the way. Because the engine code is the most important factor for mount fitment, two cars from either end of that range can share the same mount if they share the same engine code — but mounting detail changes can occur mid-production without a clear external marker. Give the breaker both registration numbers and ask them to check your engine code against theirs before purchasing, as this is the safest way to confirm compatibility across that date span.

Trim level has no bearing on gearbox mount fitment whatsoever — the mount follows the engine and gearbox type, not the badge on the boot. A Bora S, SE, Sport, or Highline with the same engine code and the same gearbox type (manual or automatic) will use the same mount. The only thing to watch is that higher trims like the V5 Highline used different engines from the entry-level S, so confirm your engine code first rather than relying on trim name alone.

Yes, fuel type matters because petrol and diesel engines have different weights, torque characteristics, and often different gearbox casings, which can mean different mount specifications. Within each fuel type the engine code is the definitive guide — for example, a 1.9 TDI (engine codes such as AGR, ALH, AJM, or ASZ) may not share a mount with a 1.6 petrol or a 2.3 V5. Always quote your engine code to the breaker, which you can find on your V5C or through a VIN check, to make sure you get the correct mount.

Yes, this is one of the key fitment factors — the manual gearbox and the automatic gearbox are physically different units that sit in the engine bay differently, so their mounts are not interchangeable. When contacting a breaker, confirm both your engine code and your gearbox type (manual five-speed, or automatic), as this narrows the search significantly. A breaker sourcing from a donor Bora with the wrong gearbox type will not supply a usable part even if the engine codes match.

The Bora shares its platform, engines, and gearboxes with the contemporary Mk4 Golf (1997–2004), and in many cases the gearbox mounts are interchangeable where the engine code and gearbox type match exactly. However, breakers who supply Golf Mk4 parts for a Bora (or vice versa) should still cross-reference the specific part numbers against your engine code, as minor differences can exist between body styles or assembly runs. Tell the breaker your engine code and registration and let them confirm the match — do not assume platform-sharing means automatic interchangeability without that check.