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H578 AAM

1991 Volkswagen Taro

Red Petrol 2237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

211,850 mi
Last recorded211,850 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2006
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Taro120,735 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH578 AAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,237cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2006 211,850 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 211,841 miles

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

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

Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H578 AAM is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro in Red with a 2,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H578 AAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H578 AAM registered?

H578 AAM is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 20 February 1991.

Is H578 AAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H578 AAM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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