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H116 GPM

1990 Volkswagen Taro

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,454 mi
Last recorded165,454 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH116 GPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 165,454 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside door and doorsill corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2010 165,454 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside door and doorsill corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2009 165,454 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 165,454 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 163,351 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Propshaft component defective

Fail 2 Dec 2008 163,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Propshaft component defective

Pass 6 Dec 2007 155,246 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 155,246 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 146,275 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 137,870 miles

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

excessive oil leak from nearside front hub

rear axle pinion dangerously insecure

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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H116 GPM is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 2,446cc 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 H116 GPM, 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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What year was H116 GPM registered?

H116 GPM is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 7 December 1990.

Is H116 GPM safe to buy?

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