MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TAROs year 1990

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Pass percent:50.30%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN TARO year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:658 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	71
Headlamp aim out of alignment	62
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	54
Registration plate lamp issues	37
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	31
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	22
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Rear brake binding	15
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Registration plate issues	11
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	10
Rear brake application uneven	10
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	9
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	7
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	6
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	6
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	3
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot \|3.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle \|3.7.D.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle \|3.7.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability \|5.3.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached \|5.3.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak \|8.2.1.1 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Service brake application uneven across the axle low on n/s/r \|3.7.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Brake valve insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver`s seat \|8.1.1d\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	1
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Brake lever has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Stop lamp missing \|1.2.1a\|	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating os and ns (1.2.1 (e))	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect very bad condensation \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section and rear section completely missing \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative \|1.1.17 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired insecure \|1.1.17 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis holed at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver`s seat \|8.1.1d\|	1
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not in a clean condition and function impaired \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp insecure \|1.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel and offside rear \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured \|2.4.B.6b\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear rear parking \|secondary\| brake grabbing severely \|3.7.B.6b\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector insecure \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Lower Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	1
Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	1
rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear reflector insecure \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Lower Leaf spring eye defective \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Outer Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TAROs year 1990

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