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H547 RPW

1990 Volkswagen Taro

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,360 mi
Last recorded121,360 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH547 RPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 121,360 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 121,359 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 120,520 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 120,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2007 119,727 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 119,724 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2006 115,027 miles

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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H547 RPW is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H547 RPW, 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 H547 RPW registered?

H547 RPW is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 4 October 1990.

Is H547 RPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H547 RPW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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