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H161 NOJ

1991 Volkswagen Taro

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,095 mi
Last recorded76,095 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Taro120,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH161 NOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 76,095 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

brake warning light is on.

front lower panel is insecure.

heater matrix is leaking coolant?

Fail 7 Dec 2011 76,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

brake warning light is on.

front lower panel is insecure.

heater matrix is leaking coolant?

Pass 3 Dec 2010 75,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Spare wheel missing.

Tailgate is very corroded.

o/s/r lens is broken.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 74,604 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber dust covers are very corroded.

o/s/r lens is cracked.

Fail 8 Dec 2009 74,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber dust covers are very corroded.

o/s/r lens is cracked.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 73,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f hubs have a slight seepage of oil.

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber dust covers are very corroded.

o/s/r lens is cracked.

Fail 12 Dec 2008 73,807 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f hubs have a slight seepage of oil.

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber dust covers are very corroded.

o/s/r lens is cracked.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 73,265 miles

front bull bar is inscure.

o/s/r lens is cracked.

rear shock absorber dust covers are very corroded.

Fail 10 Jan 2008 73,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front bull bar is inscure.

o/s/r lens is cracked.

rear shock absorber dust covers are very corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 72,693 miles

both front metal brake pipes from flexible hoses are slightly corroded.

both rear shock absorber covers are corroded.

the front bull bar is insecure

the n/s/f indicator is cracked.

the o/s/r side light is cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2006 72,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H161 NOJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 H161 NOJ, 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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What year was H161 NOJ registered?

H161 NOJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 24 January 1991.

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The MOT history for H161 NOJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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