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H895 XAM

1990 Volkswagen Taro

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

143,537 mi
Last recorded143,537 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH895 XAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 143,537 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 143,122 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Nearside and offside all bush's perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 141,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 141,952 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 140,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 140,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 140,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 139,934 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 139,627 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 139,423 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 138,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 137,066 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 135,976 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 135,348 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 105,072 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 133,227 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 130,601 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 127,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 125,558 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 123,478 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 121,544 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 117,149 miles

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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H895 XAM is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 H895 XAM, 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 H895 XAM registered?

H895 XAM is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 9 October 1990.

Is H895 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H895 XAM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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