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J321 EHT

1991 Volkswagen Taro

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,579 mi
Last recorded151,579 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Taro120,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ321 EHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2010 151,579 miles

N/S door showing signs of corrosion but no sharp edges at time of test.

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

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

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

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

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

Rear body work has been repaired with filler to cover sharp edges.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 151,579 miles

N/S door showing signs of corrosion but no sharp edges at time of test.

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

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

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

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

Rear body work has been repaired with filler to cover sharp edges.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 146,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Side of pick up on n/s has sharp edges covered with tape.

Pass 12 Sep 2009 146,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Side of pick up on n/s has sharp edges covered with tape.

Pass 20 Sep 2008 140,043 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 140,043 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 132,705 miles

Hand brake has alot of free travel before hand b rak operates.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering box drop arm ball joint has a very small amount of play in it

Pass 9 Sep 2006 126,077 miles

Advise slight play in o/s steering linkage, drop arm to drag link.

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

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

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

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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J321 EHT is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 J321 EHT, 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.

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J321 EHT is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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