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J158 THP

1992 Volkswagen Taro

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

68,298 mi
Last recorded68,298 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Taro101,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ158 THP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 68,298 miles

All rear suspension bushes perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 64,654 miles

All rear suspension bushes perished.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 64,654 miles

All rear suspension bushes perished.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 60,645 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 54,346 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 48,550 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 43,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undersidebed corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 39,797 miles

Rear body underside corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 36,833 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all 4 shock absorbers corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 35,231 miles

all four shocks corroded

centre exhaust has minor leak

chassis corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Nov 2016 34,838 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 34,711 miles

both rear tyres cracked

headlight pattern poor on offside

offside rear light lense damaged

slight play in steering box

wipers poor

Pass 19 Nov 2014 34,612 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

general corrosion to susspension components

Fail 19 Nov 2014 34,612 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to susspension components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 34,387 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,700 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 33,493 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 33,222 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 33,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,693 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 32,693 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 31,900 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 31,484 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 30,483 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 27,828 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 27,828 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J158 THP is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 J158 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 J158 THP registered?

J158 THP is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 3 February 1992.

Is J158 THP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J158 THP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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