MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TAROs year 1992

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Pass percent:44.00%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN TARO year 1992 passes without issue)

Based on:350 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	45
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	28
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	20
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	20
Registration plate lamp issues	17
Headlamp aim out of alignment	17
Registration plate issues	15
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	7
Rear brake application uneven	7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	3
Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Centre Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	2
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones \|1.6.2d\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.E.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure \|2.4.G.3a\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Nearside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.6b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Offside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened \|3.6.A.2b\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe section \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Crossmember \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering steering box mounting \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chasis rail by central crossmember \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear brake binding	1
Offside Rear reflector not red in colour \|1.5.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour \|1.5.1d\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Driver`s door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe section \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mounting area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking at compensator \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside rear parking \|secondary\| brake grabbing severely \|3.7.B.6b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Steering retaining device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Steering retaining device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Brake valve insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Centre Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel tank insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control Bonnet \|6.1.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Brake fluid contaminated \|1.8 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting various area`s of chassis rail, \|rear\| \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative \|1.1.17 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded load sensing valve mounting area corroded \|1.1.21 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brake grabbing severely \|3.7.B.6b\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TAROs year 1992

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