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J577 CYB

1991 Volkswagen Taro

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

65,374 mi
Last recorded65,374 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Taro120,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ577 CYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 65,374 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 64,835 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 64,835 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 54,223 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 54,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 57,307 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r light damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2012 57,307 miles

n/s/r light damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2011 53,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 53,694 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,436 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,154 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 46,154 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 43,000 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

some corrosion to one rear body cross member

temp repair made nearside front side lamp lens

Pass 31 Oct 2007 42,707 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

some corrosion to rear body floor brace

temp repair made to nearside front side lamp lens

Fail 31 Oct 2007 42,707 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

some corrosion to rear body floor brace

temp repair made to nearside front side lamp lens

Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,995 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 31 Oct 2006 41,995 miles

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre cracking

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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J577 CYB is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 J577 CYB, 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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J577 CYB is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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