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J544 TWK

1992 Volkswagen Taro

White Lpg 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,199 mi
Last recorded136,199 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Taro101,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ544 TWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,812cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2011 136,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 132,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear diff noisy

Fail 2 Feb 2010 132,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear diff noisy

Pass 23 Jul 2008 123,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 123,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 118,360 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 10 Jul 2006 114,300 miles

all four tyres close to limit

Fail 15 May 2006 114,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J544 TWK is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 1,812cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J544 TWK, 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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J544 TWK is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 9 March 1992.

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