MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,935 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front diff seals leaking
n/s/f wheel bearing slight roughness
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front diff seals leaking
n/s/f wheel bearing slight roughness
o/s/f and n/s/f steering spheres have oil leakage
o/s/r and n/s/r leaf spring back bushes in poor condition
o/s/r brake dragging
slight damage to o/s/f seat belt
Intermediate drop arm repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)
o/s/f and n/s/f steering spheres have oil leakage
o/s/r and n/s/r back leaf spring mounting bushes in poor condition
o/s/r brake dragging
slight damage to o/s/f seat belt
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
advise both front hubs leaking
advise under body corrosion
advise under body repairs
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
advise both front hub seals leaking
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front hub seals leaking
front to rear brake pipes corroded
general under body corrosion
pedal rubber slightly worn
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
advise front hub seals leaking not on brakes
advise under body corrosion
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Taro?
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G143 VFJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1990 Volkswagen Taro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 135,380 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 G143 VFJ, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Taro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G143 VFJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 5 March 1990.
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