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J403 LKN

1991 Volkswagen Taro

Red Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,882 mi
Last recorded183,882 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Taro120,735 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ403 LKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 183,882 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 181,298 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 181,288 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2006 177,898 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2006 177,898 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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J403 LKN is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro in Red with a 1,812cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J403 LKN, 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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What year was J403 LKN registered?

J403 LKN is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 12 September 1991.

Is J403 LKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J403 LKN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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