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J572 NTA

1992 Volkswagen Taro

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

93,134 mi
Last recorded93,134 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Taro101,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ572 NTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 93,134 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 93,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe section (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chasis rail by central crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering steering box mounting (6.1.A.1)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 92,670 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 92,670 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 91,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 26 May 2015 91,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 23 May 2014 89,610 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 22 May 2014 89,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 14 Feb 2013 88,671 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 29 Jan 2013 88,671 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s mirror missing

Pass 31 Jan 2012 86,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both rear lense cracked

n/s mirror no glass

Pass 1 Feb 2011 85,676 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2011 85,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 83,328 miles

n/s door mirror glass loose

Fail 6 Jul 2009 83,320 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

n/s door mirror glass loose

Pass 7 Jan 2008 81,305 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 81,305 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 79,377 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 79,377 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 78,680 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 78,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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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J572 NTA is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 J572 NTA, 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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J572 NTA is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 13 January 1992.

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