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J485 UWO

1992 Volkswagen Taro

White Diesel 2237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,550 mi
Last recorded83,550 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Taro101,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ485 UWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,237cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 83,550 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 83,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 80,786 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

both front brake hoses cracking

genaral wear overall steering components

Fail 1 Oct 2007 80,786 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

both front brake hoses cracking

genaral wear overall steering components

Pass 28 Apr 2006 74,173 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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J485 UWO is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 2,237cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Taro models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 101,526 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 UWO, 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 34 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 UWO registered?

J485 UWO is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 21 February 1992.

Is J485 UWO safe to buy?

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