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H792 RCL

1990 Volkswagen Taro

White Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,298 mi
Last recorded162,298 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH792 RCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2007 162,298 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 162,984 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

os rear spring front bush excessively worn

Pass 28 Nov 2006 159,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 149,634 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 149,624 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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 RCL is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 1,812cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H792 RCL, 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 H792 RCL registered?

H792 RCL is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is H792 RCL safe to buy?

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