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H98 YCJ

1990 Volkswagen Taro

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,544 mi
Last recorded127,544 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH98 YCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2011 127,544 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 127,544 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 123,489 miles

n/s body has corrosion

o/s/r body has corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2010 123,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s body has corrosion

o/s/r body has corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2009 118,722 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r mudflap brakets have corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2009 118,722 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r mudflap brakets have corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2008 114,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r mud flap mounting point has corrosion

o/s/r mud flap mounting point has corroision

Pass 15 Apr 2008 114,044 miles

n/s/r mud flap mounting point has corrosion

o/s/r mud flap mounting point has corroision

Fail 17 Apr 2007 108,586 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r mudflap mounting point has corrosion

o/s/r mudflap mounting point has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2007 108,586 miles

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

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

n/s/r mudflap mounting point has corrosion

o/s/r mudflap mounting point has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2006 102,886 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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H98 YCJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 H98 YCJ, 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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H98 YCJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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