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J156 THP

1992 Volkswagen Taro

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

53,891 mi
Last recorded53,891 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Taro101,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ156 THP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 53,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perrished on sidewalls

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 53,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perrished on sidewalls

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 51,273 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 51,273 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 50,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 49,630 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corosion to bodywork and underbody

Pass 29 Jan 2013 49,630 miles

corosion to bodywork and underbody

Pass 1 Feb 2012 47,081 miles

nearside front tyre worn too limits//extensive corrosion to body and underbody//

Pass 3 Feb 2011 46,685 miles

both front tyres worn too limits/

Fail 21 Jan 2011 46,678 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn too limits/

Fail 22 Feb 2010 46,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres on limits and perishing

general corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

Pass 22 Feb 2010 46,253 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres on limits and perishing

general corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

Pass 17 Dec 2008 45,294 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 44,115 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 44,115 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 41,540 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 41,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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J156 THP is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J156 THP, 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 J156 THP registered?

J156 THP is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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