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J140 LHD

1992 Volkswagen Taro

White Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,766 mi
Last recorded107,766 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Taro101,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ140 LHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2007 107,766 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 107,736 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J140 LHD is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 1,812cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Taro models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 101,526 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 J140 LHD, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Taro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J140 LHD registered?

J140 LHD is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 9 March 1992.

Is J140 LHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J140 LHD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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