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J667 LNV

1992 Volkswagen Taro

Blue Petrol 2237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,661 mi
Last recorded139,661 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Taro101,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ667 LNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,237cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2011 139,661 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

body mounts deteriorating

rear exhaust pipe catching rear leaf spring slightly

rear floor strengthing beams corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 136,997 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear floor strenghening beams corroded

clutch pedal rubber worn

handbrake warning light on

nearside and offside rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jul 2009 133,766 miles

Bonnet doesn't open easily

Chassis rusty both sides

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Floor reinforcements corroding away

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake light stays on

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 133,766 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Bonnet doesn't open easily

Chassis rusty both sides

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Floor reinforcements corroding away

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake light stays on

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 129,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hc level 1200 ppm

rear floor corroded

van going rusty everywhere

Fail 26 Jun 2008 129,844 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hc level 1200 ppm

rear floor corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2007 124,740 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 124,734 miles

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

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

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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J667 LNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro in Blue with a 2,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J667 LNV, 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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J667 LNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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