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ExpiredMileage
159,705 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
damage front no plate
front bull bar rusty
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
osr and nsr chassis rusty at rear spring mounts
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
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
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
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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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