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H354 AHD

1991 Volkswagen Taro

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

117,922 mi
Last recorded117,922 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Taro120,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH354 AHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 May 2008 117,922 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Both rear back plates corroded on outer edges but fitted and secure to axle

Both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/R axle bump stop missing

Fail 10 Jan 2008 117,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

spare wheel missing

Pass 24 Jan 2007 107,861 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 97,484 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 97,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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H354 AHD is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H354 AHD, 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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H354 AHD is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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