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H714 CAY

1990 Volkswagen Taro

White Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

159,833 mi
Last recorded159,833 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH714 CAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2007 159,833 miles

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 154,955 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 154,948 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H714 CAY is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 1,812cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H714 CAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H714 CAY?

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What year was H714 CAY registered?

H714 CAY is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 14 August 1990.

Is H714 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H714 CAY shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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