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J518 JHR

1992 Volkswagen Taro

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,238 mi
Last recorded132,238 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Taro101,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ518 JHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 132,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside mirror glass missing

offside rear chassis leg starting to corrod

offside rear spring mountain starting to corrod

Pass 19 Jun 2014 129,630 miles

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

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

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

front shockers getting weak

nearside mirrior missing

offside mirrior has damadge

Fail 19 Jun 2014 129,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front shockers getting weak

nearside mirrior missing

offside mirrior has damadge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 126,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

temp door handle on nearside fitted inside

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2012 122,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

near side rear chassie leg starting to corror

slight leak steering box

Fail 11 Jun 2011 119,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both tyres wearing outer edges

near side rear chassie leg starting to corror

off side mirror cracked

slight wear both rear spring shackel bushes

Pass 11 Jun 2011 119,292 miles

both tyres wearing outer edges

near side rear chassie leg starting to corror

off side mirror cracked

slight wear both rear spring shackel bushes

Pass 12 Jun 2010 115,892 miles

near side rear tyre wall starting to preshed

off side mirror cracked

Fail 11 Jun 2010 115,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear tyre wall starting to preshed

off side mirror cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2009 112,955 miles

long travel parking brake

near side rear chassie rail starting to corror

off side mirror cracked

Pass 17 May 2008 109,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o-s mirror cracked

Pass 29 May 2007 106,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside mirrior cracked

Pass 27 May 2006 102,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 May 2006 102,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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J518 JHR is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 J518 JHR, 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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J518 JHR is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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The MOT history for J518 JHR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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