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J481 ORU

1991 Volkswagen Taro

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

159,705 mi
Last recorded159,705 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Taro120,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ481 ORU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 159,705 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

advise chassis heavily patched

advise front bull bars in poor condition

Fail 16 May 2019 159,681 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

advise chassis heavily patched

advise front bull bars in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2018 156,854 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

advise condition of front nudge bars

advise damage to n/s/r light unit

Fail 21 May 2018 156,854 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

advise condition of front nudge bars

advise damage to n/s/r light unit

Pass 7 Jun 2017 154,275 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise beam benders fitted at time of test

advise condition of front bumper bars

advise underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 31 May 2017 154,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis[x2] (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise condition of front bumper bars

advise underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2016 150,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise condition of both headlights

advise condition of nudge bars

Fail 31 May 2016 150,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis[x2] (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis[x2] (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis[x2] (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise condition of both headlights

advise condition of nudge bars

Pass 19 May 2015 145,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

advise condition of both headlights

advise condition of front nudge bars

advise condition of o/s/f sunvisor

Fail 9 May 2015 145,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

advise condition of both headlights

advise condition of front nudge bars

advise condition of o/s/f sunvisor

Pass 20 May 2014 142,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

Fail 31 May 2013 138,284 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise condition of all ball joint covers

advise condition of both headlights

advise condition of chassis

advise condition of front and rear number plates

advise condition of front nudge bars

advise condition of n/s/f sun visor

advise exhaust rusty in places

advise o/s/f door hinge worn

advise rear leaf spring bushs

Pass 31 May 2013 138,284 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise condition of all ball joint covers

advise condition of both headlights

advise condition of chassis

advise condition of front and rear number plates

advise condition of front nudge bars

advise condition of n/s/f sun visor

advise exhaust rusty in places

advise o/s/f door hinge worn

advise rear leaf spring bushs

Pass 28 May 2012 134,328 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise condition of all ball joint covers

advise condition of all steering joint covers

advise condition of both headlights

advise condition of front and rear number plates

advise condition of front nudge bars

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

advise slight play in both inner track rod ends

Fail 21 May 2012 134,328 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise condition of all ball joint covers

advise condition of all steering joint covers

advise condition of both headlights

advise condition of front and rear number plates

advise condition of front nudge bars

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

advise slight play in both inner track rod ends

Fail 26 May 2011 128,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

advise both headlight reflectors starting to rust

advise condition of both rear light lenses

advise condition of front number plate

advise consition of front nudge bars

Pass 26 May 2011 128,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

advise both headlight reflectors starting to rust

advise condition of both rear light lenses

advise condition of front number plate

advise consition of front nudge bars

Pass 21 May 2010 122,876 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

idle a bit high

osr tyre edge worn

osr/nsr spring eye and shackle bushes worn

slight uneven rear braking

weak pattern both headlights

Fail 21 May 2010 122,876 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

idle a bit high

osr tyre edge worn

osr/nsr spring eye and shackle bushes worn

slight uneven rear braking

weak pattern both headlights

Pass 22 May 2009 119,627 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

damage front no plate

front bull bar rusty

Fail 22 May 2009 119,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

damage front no plate

front bull bar rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2008 115,778 miles

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

Oil leak

osr and nsr chassis rusty at rear spring mounts

Fail 2 Jun 2008 115,778 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

osr and nsr chassis rusty at rear spring mounts

Pass 17 May 2007 110,002 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf and osr tyres perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2006 104,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise c ondition of front number plate

advise o/s/f and o/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

oil leak

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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J481 ORU is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 J481 ORU, 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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J481 ORU is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 9 August 1991.

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