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434 TPC

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,280 mi
Last recorded88,280 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration434 TPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 88,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 82,323 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 76,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 70,471 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2023 70,470 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2022 64,940 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 60,002 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 57,393 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 53,113 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 49,443 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight wear

Fail 22 Feb 2018 49,442 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre has slight wear

Pass 24 Feb 2017 45,348 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 41,199 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 35,827 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 32,598 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 31,153 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 30,028 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 24,442 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 21,785 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,247 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 14,911 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 12,123 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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434 TPC is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 97,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 434 TPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 434 TPC registered?

434 TPC is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is 434 TPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 434 TPC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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