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H87 BJR

1990 Volkswagen Taro

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

267,672 mi
Last recorded267,672 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH87 BJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 267,672 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both cill backs very corroded

both front body mounts corroded

both front shock absorbers leaking?

centre prop shaft mount worn

oil leaks

vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2011 255,803 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 255,779 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 255,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2010 247,842 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 247,818 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 239,847 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 239,848 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

1 . Vehicle under body around body mount corroded and holed not in perscibed area MOT pass but advise need tension [sills back area ] 2 , slight n oise from n/s/r wheel needs in vestigation

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 231,446 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 231,373 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 222,560 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 222,320 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 212,766 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 212,739 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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H87 BJR is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H87 BJR, 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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H87 BJR is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 5 October 1990.

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