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J578 KGL

1991 Volkswagen Taro

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,575 mi
Last recorded125,575 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Taro120,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ578 KGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 125,575 miles

chassis o/s/r rusted

n/s/f antiroll bar bush perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Oct 2006 124,596 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 124,596 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 118,537 miles

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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J578 KGL is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J578 KGL, 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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What year was J578 KGL registered?

J578 KGL is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 6 November 1991.

Is J578 KGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J578 KGL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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