MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,679 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking at compensator (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
NEARSIDE CENTRE BODY MOUNTING SLIGHT CORROSION
OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS AREA SLIGHT CORROSION
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS SLIGHT CORROSION
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
NEARSIDE CENTRE BODY MOUNTING SLIGHT CORROSION
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS SLIGHT CORROSION
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
NEARSIDE CENTRE BODY MOUNTING SLIGHT CORROSION
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS SLIGHT CORROSION
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS SLIGHT CORROSION
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS SLIGHT CORROSION
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS SLIGHT CORROSION
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS SLIGHT CORROSION
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Taro?
Based on 4,174 MOT tests across 648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J778 VCY is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 J778 VCY, 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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J778 VCY is a 1992 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 1 January 1992.
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