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H59 FDV

1990 Volkswagen Taro

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

211,787 mi
Last recorded211,787 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH59 FDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 211,787 miles

Corrosion on offside sill close to seatbelt prescribed area.

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Heavy engine oil leak.

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front tyre deteriorating around tread and sidewalls. Worn on inner edge of tread.

Rear exhaust mounting broken.

Fail 21 Jun 2013 211,774 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Heavy engine oil leak.

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 206,543 miles

Front propshaft U/Js worn.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside battery insecure.

Nearside front swivel seal leaking.

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 260,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front propshaft U/Js worn.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside battery insecure.

Nearside front swivel seal leaking.

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

Signs of fluid leak from nearside rear brake backplate.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 201,377 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 201,364 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Signs of oil/fluid on nearside rear brake backplate.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 194,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion nearside centre body mount.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Sliding joint of front propshaft badly worn.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 194,747 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion nearside centre body mount.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Handbrake warning light illuminated.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Signs of fluid/oil loss nearside rear brake backplate.

Sliding joint of front propshaft badly worn.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 191,116 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 191,102 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 182,742 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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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H59 FDV is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H59 FDV, 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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H59 FDV is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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