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J842 YHE

1992 Volkswagen Taro

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,318 mi
Last recorded104,318 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Taro101,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ842 YHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 104,318 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes have none standard coating

general chassi corrosion

tape appears to be hiding damage on offside rear

Pass 18 Aug 2010 96,479 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 96,477 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 95,722 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 93,273 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 88,390 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 84,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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J842 YHE is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J842 YHE, 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 J842 YHE registered?

J842 YHE is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 4 March 1992.

Is J842 YHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J842 YHE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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