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G110 RYA

1990 Volkswagen Taro

Red Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

72,698 mi
Last recorded72,698 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG110 RYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 72,698 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Jun 2024 71,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 71,899 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear age cracks in Tyre

Offside Rear age cracks in Tyre

Pass 19 May 2022 70,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 69,351 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 69,351 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low dip lamp (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 67,323 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2019 67,315 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 65,947 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 65,938 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 10 May 2017 64,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2017 64,201 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake application uneven across the axle low on n/s/r (3.7.D.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 63,242 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 63,137 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 21 May 2014 61,007 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 60,164 miles

n/s/r tyre perished badly

Fail 16 May 2013 60,138 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

n/s/r tyre perished badly

Pass 24 May 2012 58,952 miles

intermittant fault on h/brake

Fail 24 May 2012 58,952 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

intermittant fault on h/brake

Fail 19 May 2011 57,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsr tyre perishing.

Pass 19 May 2011 57,575 miles

nsr tyre perishing.

Pass 26 May 2010 55,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre perishing

slight play in nsr idler arm

Fail 26 May 2010 55,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsr tyre perishing

slight play in nsr idler arm

Pass 27 May 2009 52,849 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 52,849 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2008 50,684 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 May 2007 48,818 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 48,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front exhaust bracket loose

Pass 16 Jun 2006 47,446 miles

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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G110 RYA is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Red with a 1,812cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G110 RYA, 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.

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G110 RYA is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 9 June 1990.

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