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J778 VCY

1992 Volkswagen Taro

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,679 mi
Last recorded145,679 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Taro101,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ778 VCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 145,679 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 91,171 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 90,869 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 90,697 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 90,532 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 90,532 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 89,549 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 89,549 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 88,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 88,438 miles

NEARSIDE CENTRE BODY MOUNTING SLIGHT CORROSION

OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS AREA SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,346 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 86,156 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 84,872 miles

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)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 84,810 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 83,536 miles

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)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 83,530 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 82,461 miles

NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 14 Nov 2008 82,461 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 80,789 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 78,703 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 78,697 miles

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.

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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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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