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J547 NKK

1992 Volkswagen Taro

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests20 (8 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

145,412 mi
Last recorded145,412 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Taro101,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ547 NKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2015 145,412 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside 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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside headlamp beam intensity poor

offside centre (non prescribed area) corroded

small crack/blow front exhaust section

Pass 20 Mar 2014 140,442 miles

advanced corrosion to offside rear spring hanger prescribed area

Fail 4 Mar 2014 140,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advanced corrosion to offside rear spring mounting prescribed area

Pass 1 Mar 2013 137,383 miles

Metal fuel pipes corroded and damp in places

Fail 22 Feb 2013 137,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Metal fuel pipes corroded and damp in places

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 135,380 miles

fuel breather pipe corroded

offside centre chassis corroded

pitting & corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 3 Feb 2012 135,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel breather pipe corroded

offside centre chassis corroded

pitting & corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2011 132,191 miles

fuel pipes corroded

offside centre chassis corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2011 132,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes corroded

offside centre chassis corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2010 129,147 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipe across rear axle pitted & coroded

front brake pads worn low

fuel pipes corroded

ofside centre chassis rail corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2009 125,631 miles

damage to nearside rear lamp

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2009 125,630 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

damage to nearside rear lamp

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2009 125,594 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

fuel pipes corroded

slight damage to nearside rear lamp

Pass 30 Jan 2008 123,351 miles

fuel pipes corroded

offside & nearside rear lamps damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2008 123,298 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

fuel pipes corroded

offside & nearside rear lamps damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2007 121,945 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 121,932 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes pitted & corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2006 119,572 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 119,572 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 119,528 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J547 NKK is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J547 NKK, 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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J547 NKK is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 14 February 1992.

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