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Fitment on a used wheel hub varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
The Volkswagen Bora was sold in the UK from 1998 to 2005, based on the Mk4 Golf platform throughout its production run with no major generation change. Because it shared underpinnings with the Mk4 Golf, hubs from that platform are broadly relevant, but always confirm against your registration with the breaker before buying.
The Bora ran a single generation across 1998–2005, so there was no full model change, but Volkswagen did introduce a facelift around 2000–2001 and some running-gear updates occurred during the production run. Whether a hub from a pre-facelift car crosses to a post-facelift one is exactly the kind of mid-generation change you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration plate, as brake and hub specifications can differ.
Yes, engine size is one of the most important factors because larger-engined Boras were typically fitted with bigger brakes, and the wheel hub must match the brake specification of your car. A hub from a 1.4 or 1.6 petrol model may not suit a 1.8T, V5, or V6, for example. Always tell the breaker your engine size alongside your registration so they can match the correct hub.
Trim level alone does not affect wheel hub fitment on the Bora — the hub is part of the running gear, not a cosmetic item, so an SE or Highline badge makes no difference to the part itself. What does matter is engine size and whether any brake upgrade was fitted to your specific car, so quote your registration and engine to the breaker rather than relying on trim name.
Yes, front wheel hubs in particular can differ between the nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side) on some configurations, and getting this wrong means the part will not fit correctly. Always specify NS or OS when requesting a quote from the breaker.
The Bora shares its platform with the Mk4 Golf (1997–2004), so there is a strong likelihood of hub compatibility, and many breakers treat the two as interchangeable for running-gear parts. However, you should confirm this with the breaker against both registrations, particularly if engine sizes or brake specifications differ between the two cars, as fitment is never guaranteed.