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H644 FBY

1990 Volkswagen Taro

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,184 mi
Last recorded177,184 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH644 FBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 177,184 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 167,830 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise o/s rear body mount condituion

Fail 29 Oct 2007 167,762 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion started on brake pipes and underside

Pass 16 Oct 2006 157,718 miles

all tyres starting to perish slightly on inner walls.

surface corrosion appearing on nearside and offside front chassis mounts.

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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H644 FBY is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H644 FBY, 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 H644 FBY registered?

H644 FBY is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 29 October 1990.

Is H644 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H644 FBY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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