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H825 HVX

1990 Volkswagen Taro

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,609 mi
Last recorded92,609 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH825 HVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 92,609 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre and offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Apr 2011 91,899 miles

rear leaf spring bushes perishing

slight damage to offside wingmirrior

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread and wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 1 Apr 2011 91,899 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread and wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre perishing

rear leaf spring bushes perishing

slight damage to offside wingmirrior

Pass 5 Feb 2010 90,435 miles

1. Bonnet difficult to close

1. Both rear and offside front tyres slightly perished

1. Pickup bed slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 90,435 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

1. Bonnet difficult to close

1. Both rear and offside front tyres slightly perished

1. Pickup bed slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 90,387 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 90,387 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 90,067 miles

Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing

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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H825 HVX is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H825 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 H825 HVX registered?

H825 HVX is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H825 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H825 HVX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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