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H967 XCA

1990 Volkswagen Taro

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,577 mi
Last recorded86,577 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH967 XCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 86,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 86,575 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 85,942 miles

Propshaft component defective

gearbox mounting fractured

Pass 19 May 2006 83,053 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 83,050 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Has jagged edge caused by corrosion on drivers door but it has been covered up by tape

Slight play in front propshaft rear universal joint

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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H967 XCA is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H967 XCA, 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 H967 XCA registered?

H967 XCA is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 2 November 1990.

Is H967 XCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H967 XCA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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