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H885 TYA

1990 Volkswagen Taro

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

247,678 mi
Last recorded247,678 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH885 TYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 247,678 miles

general body corrosion

o/side door corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2011 247,675 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

general body corrosion

o/side door corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2010 244,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Propshaft component defective

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

general chassis/body corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2010 244,401 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Propshaft component defective

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

general chassis/body corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2009 240,994 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 240,993 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 240,993 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe unions going into LSV

Drivers door catch inconsistant

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

NSF Hub Leaking onto brake caliper

Pass 3 Oct 2008 238,090 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 235,798 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 235,796 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 232,938 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 232,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s h/brake sticking on

oil leak n/s/f swivel

Pass 13 Oct 2005 229,795 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 229,781 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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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H885 TYA is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in White 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 H885 TYA, 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 H885 TYA registered?

H885 TYA is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 8 August 1990.

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