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H809 HVX

1990 Volkswagen Taro

White Petrol 2237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,944 mi
Last recorded146,944 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH809 HVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,237cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 146,944 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 146,944 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 146,807 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 146,566 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 146,566 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 145,749 miles

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2008 145,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2007 140,681 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 136,320 miles

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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H809 HVX is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 2,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H809 HVX, 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 H809 HVX registered?

H809 HVX is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H809 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H809 HVX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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