MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,524 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Taro?
Based on 4,174 MOT tests across 648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
J253 MKJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1991 Volkswagen Taro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 120,735 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 J253 MKJ, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Taro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of J253 MKJ?
You can check the full history of J253 MKJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was J253 MKJ registered?
J253 MKJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 4 December 1991.
Is J253 MKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for J253 MKJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J253 MKJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J253 MKJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.