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F5 LUG

1991 Volkswagen Taro

Yellow Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,537 mi
Last recorded122,537 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Taro120,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 LUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 122,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 121,934 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 121,907 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 121,744 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 121,703 miles

Brake pedal occasionally has a 'notchy' feel to it

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 121,697 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose prop rear uj (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 121,314 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 120,630 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 120,027 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 119,517 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 118,952 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 118,611 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 118,611 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2012 11,761 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 117,209 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 116,685 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 May 2008 113,092 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 May 2008 113,076 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Taro?

Based on 4,174 MOT tests across 648 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
2,878
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 301
fog lamp not working 200
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 186
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
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F5 LUG is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro in Yellow with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Taro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 120,735 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Taro fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 301 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F5 LUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Taro typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Volkswagen Taro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F5 LUG is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 16 January 1991.

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