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H64 JRF

1990 Volkswagen Taro

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

154,293 mi
Last recorded154,293 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH64 JRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 154,293 miles

propshaft component defective centre bearing worn

Fail 26 Sep 2011 154,154 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

propshaft component defective centre bearing worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 145,699 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 145,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 145,448 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 138,901 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 138,901 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 132,720 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 132,720 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 6 Oct 2007 127,830 miles

Corrosion on n/s/r body

Front propshaft rear 'uj' worn out

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

Nearside front hub seal leaking

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 127,830 miles

Corrosion on n/s/r body

Front propshaft rear 'uj' worn out

Nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2006 121,947 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 121,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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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H64 JRF is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 H64 JRF, 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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H64 JRF is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 25 October 1990.

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