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D1 GEW

1990 Volkswagen Taro

White Petrol 2237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,878 mi
Last recorded178,878 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 GEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,237cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 178,878 miles

nearside front hub oil seal leaking

Pass 25 Jun 2008 172,165 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 172,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 166,376 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 161,422 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 161,103 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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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D1 GEW is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 2,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Taro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 135,380 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 D1 GEW, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Taro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D1 GEW registered?

D1 GEW is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 7 February 1990.

Is D1 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 GEW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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