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J148 LBD

1992 Volkswagen Taro

Blue Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

99,226 mi
Last recorded99,226 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2006
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Taro101,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ148 LBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2006 99,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 99,226 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 99,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2005 42,216 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 91,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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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J148 LBD is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro in Blue with a 1,812cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J148 LBD, 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.

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J148 LBD is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is J148 LBD safe to buy?

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