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H792 HPK

1991 Volkswagen Taro

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

218,525 mi
Last recorded218,525 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Taro120,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH792 HPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 218,525 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 214,840 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 211,427 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

n/s inner door handle missing

rear bump stops missing

Fail 10 Jul 2014 211,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

n/s inner door handle missing

rear bump stops missing

Pass 17 Apr 2013 206,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside inner door handle missing, still able to open door

offside front outer sill corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2013 206,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside inner door handle missing, still able to open door

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 204,570 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake/brake fluid level light on - fluid level ok!

Off side outer sill weak/holed with corrosion, but not in a prescribed area.

Off side rear bump stop missing,corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 200,833 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 200,831 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 194,948 miles

off side headlight lens chipped and has condensation inside effecting beam image

Fail 20 Jan 2010 194,901 miles

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

Centre Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Brake fluid level/handbrake warning light on.

Off side headlamp lens chipped and has condensation inside slightly effecting beam image.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 190,857 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2007 185,503 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 185,503 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 178,865 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 178,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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H792 HPK is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H792 HPK, 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.

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H792 HPK is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 13 February 1991.

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