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H93 KLJ

1990 Volkswagen Taro

Blue Diesel 2237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

187,890 mi
Last recorded187,890 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH93 KLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,237cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 187,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 187,821 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn UPPER & LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn UPPER & LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 182,890 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 178,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front suspension sphere seal leaking

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 173,384 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn, but not excessively diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 169,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

diesel pump damp

Pass 2 Oct 2018 163,662 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 157,803 miles

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

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

OSF tractor joint slight play.

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 157,619 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

OSF tractor joint slight play.

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 152,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 149,770 miles

advise grease all steering joints

rear brake piping rusting

slight leak from n/s/f hub seals

Pass 4 Sep 2014 144,518 miles

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

n/s/rear reflector poor condition/wear noted in steering drag link ends/various areas of body damage/slight leak on front exhaust.

o/s/f tyre JUST IN LIMITS OF WEAR

Pass 28 Aug 2013 140,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside headlamp reflector poor condition.n/srear reflector taped on//corrosion to pickup bed/front brake imbalance noted//front brake pads worn//body damage to n/side rear/rear lamps cracked lenses.n/s/f swivel hub weeping oil/

Pass 14 Aug 2012 136,779 miles

rear brake piping coroded

Fail 13 Aug 2012 136,778 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/rear brake binding..nearside handbrake mechanism stiff,,advise further inspection...rear brake piping coroded[axle]

Pass 17 Aug 2011 134,965 miles

o/s/f shock absorber poor condition.some wear noted in rear most drag link end..slight brake imbalance to ffside..advise full wheels off inspection

Fail 10 Aug 2011 134,959 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight pull to offside when braking..advise full inspection of front brakes..o/s/f shocker poor condition..wear noted in rearmost steering drag link end..windsceen washers poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2010 133,268 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

non-gen side and fog light switches fitted

slight play in n/s/f hub

slight play in o/s/f hub

tape covering o/s/f wheel arch

Fail 19 Jul 2010 133,265 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

non-gen side and fog light switches fitted

slight play in n/s/f hub

tape covering o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 10 Jul 2009 131,088 miles

oil leak from alternator

oil leak n/s/f hub

Fail 2 Jul 2009 131,088 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from alternator

oil leak n/s/f hub

Pass 20 Dec 2007 179,222 miles

os fog light is poorly mounted

Nearside front tracter joint leaking oil onto brake shield.

Fail 20 Dec 2007 179,222 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside front tracter joint leaking oil onto brake shield.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 120,944 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 111,213 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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H93 KLJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Blue with a 2,237cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 H93 KLJ, 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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H93 KLJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 4 December 1990.

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