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H893 FCV

1991 Volkswagen Taro

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,178 mi
Last recorded198,178 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Taro120,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH893 FCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 198,178 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both sides rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 197,326 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

body work quite corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 197,326 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

body work quite corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 195,588 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 195,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 194,909 miles

both front hubs very oily

nearside rear tyre perished

rear chassis slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 194,909 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front hubs very oily

nearside rear tyre perished

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 197,909 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 197,909 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

rear leaf spring U bolts and nuts very corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 194,914 miles

both rear axil ubolt mounts and all 8 ubolt nuts heavley rusted

Fail 3 Apr 2012 194,909 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

both rear axil ubolt mounts and all 8 ubolt nuts heavley rusted

Pass 7 Apr 2011 193,382 miles

nearside front track rod end pinch bolt corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2010 190,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

rear brake efforts slightly low

slight front brake imbalance, and only just passed service brake test

Fail 9 Apr 2010 190,650 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

rear brake efforts slightly low

Pass 6 Apr 2009 186,998 miles

different sized tyres fitted front to rear

offside front swivel housing seal slight leak

steering damper noisy

Pass 2 Apr 2008 180,566 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 180,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 179,439 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 179,439 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 179,303 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 179,294 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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H893 FCV is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Taro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 120,735 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 H893 FCV, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Taro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H893 FCV is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 2 January 1991.

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