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J719 DBE

1992 Volkswagen Taro

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,470 mi
Last recorded146,470 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Taro101,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ719 DBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 146,470 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 143,912 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 143,912 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 138,610 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 134,590 miles

doors open from hidden solonoid buttons

Pass 17 Nov 2010 130,138 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 130,138 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 130,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 123,037 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 115,548 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise front number plate badly positioned

advise front suspension just off bump stops

Pass 22 Apr 2008 115,548 miles

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

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

advise front number plate badly positioned

advise front suspension just off bump stops

Pass 10 Apr 2007 109,117 miles

Oil leak

diff, slight oil leak

offside rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2007 106,664 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

diff, slight leak

Pass 5 Apr 2006 102,988 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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J719 DBE is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J719 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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J719 DBE is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 28 January 1992.

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