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H548 CCD

1991 Volkswagen Taro

Red Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

87,006 mi
Last recorded87,006 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Taro120,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH548 CCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 87,006 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 87,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,521 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 85,488 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bump stop missing at nearside front suspension

corrosion hole at nearside front upper footwell

Pass 14 Apr 2011 83,580 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 83,491 miles

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 81,410 miles

front cross member starting to rust

near side front inner wheel arch rusty

off side rear chassis leg rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2010 81,410 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front cross member starting to rust

near side front inner wheel arch rusty

off side rear chassis leg rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2009 78,748 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear tyres worn to 2mm offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 76,106 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 76,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 73,349 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 73,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 69,696 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 69,689 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

no bump stop to offside suspension

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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H548 CCD is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro in Red with a 1,812cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 H548 CCD, 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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H548 CCD is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 23 July 1991.

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