MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,718 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyre outer sidewalls perished and cut.
chassis generally corroded.
offside front brake caliper steel brake pipe corroded.
rear chassis heavily corroded.
steel brake pipe from T piece to offside front brake hose corroded.
Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyre outer sidewalls perished and cut.
chassis generally corroded.
offside front brake caliper steel brake pipe corroded.
rear chassis heavily corroded.
steel brake pipe from T piece to offside front brake hose corroded.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
minor play in steering idler
nearside front tyre cut in sidewall
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
minor play in steering idler
nearside chassis leg corroded
nearside front tyre cut in sidewall
chassis corroded at cab mounting.
chassis cross member corroded.
chassis generally corroded.
exhaust tailpipe corroded.
front suspension arms corroded.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside rear tyre tread worn to limit.
wear in nearside rear leaf spring, rear shackle bushes.
wear in nearside steering idler bush.
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
chassis corroded at cab mounting.
chassis cross member corroded.
exhaust tailpipe corroded.
front suspension arms corroded.
offside rear tyre tread worn to limit.
wear in nearside rear leaf spring, rear shackle bushes.
wear in nearside steering idler bush.
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Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pedal rubber worn.
centre cross-member corroded.
nearside rear leaf spring shackle bush worn.
offside rear tyre tread wearing low and cut in outer sidewall.
steel brake pipes behind fuel tank rusting.
chips in windscreen.
free play in steering wheel.
nearside front side light lense damaged.
nearside rear leaf spring hanger bush worn.
rear exhaust rusted.
steel brake pipes behind fuel tank rusting
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
chips in windscreen.
movement in steering wheel.
nearside rear leaf spring hanger bush worn.
steel brake pipes behind fuel tank rusting.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J587 OKJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J587 OKJ, 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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J587 OKJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 13 May 1992.
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