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J515 FUF

1991 Volkswagen Taro

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,765 mi
Last recorded122,765 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Taro120,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ515 FUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 122,765 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 122,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 114,069 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 107,115 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 97,891 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 92,272 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 87,874 miles

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

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

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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J515 FUF is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J515 FUF, 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 J515 FUF registered?

J515 FUF is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 6 November 1991.

Is J515 FUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J515 FUF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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