1992 Volkswagen Taro 1.8L Petrol · L868 FEL
1992 Volkswagen Taro (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1992. Recorded mileage 262,391 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TARO
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 262,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L868 FEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2025
- 262,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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L868 FEL Mileage History
- 25/11/2022260,778 mi
- 03/01/2024262,389 mi+1,611 mi
- 03/01/2024262,389 mi
- 21/05/2025262,391 mi+2 mi
- 27/05/2025262,391 mi
Average of roughly 645 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L868 FEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Volkswagen Taro (L868 FEL) between November 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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