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J717 DBE

1992 Volkswagen Taro

White Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,038 mi
Last recorded159,038 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Taro101,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ717 DBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2007 159,038 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 152,544 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 152,430 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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J717 DBE is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 1,812cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J717 DBE, 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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What year was J717 DBE registered?

J717 DBE is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 8 January 1992.

Is J717 DBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J717 DBE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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