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J485 NJO

1991 Volkswagen Taro

Blue Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,269 mi
Last recorded126,269 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2006
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Taro120,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ485 NJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2006 126,269 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 126,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust mount loose

nearside steering idler has slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2005 121,148 miles

both front tyres perished and generly poor condition

n/s steering idler has play close to max allowed

rear aaxle swinging shackles (both sets) have play close to max permitted

serverel brake pipes close to load valve coroded

Fail 30 Nov 2005 121,148 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

both front tyres perished and generly poor condition

n/s steering idler has play close to max allowed

rear aaxle swinging shackles (both sets) have play close to max permitted

serverel brake pipes close to load valve coroded

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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J485 NJO is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro in Blue with a 1,812cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J485 NJO, 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 J485 NJO registered?

J485 NJO is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 6 November 1991.

Is J485 NJO safe to buy?

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