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H858 MOM

1990 Volkswagen Taro

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,261 mi
Last recorded135,261 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH858 MOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2020 135,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 134,802 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 134,543 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 134,244 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 133,938 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 133,716 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 133,716 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 133,358 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 132,854 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 132,409 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 131,930 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 131,170 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 131,170 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 130,439 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 129,033 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 129,031 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 127,374 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 127,373 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 124,689 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 124,689 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H858 MOM is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H858 MOM, 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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H858 MOM is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 5 November 1990.

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