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G122 TMR

1990 Volkswagen Taro

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,324 mi
Last recorded163,324 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG122 TMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 163,324 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

drivers door corroded

prop joint worn

slight play in both front swivle joints

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 Mar 2008 173,160 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Mar 2007 163,242 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 162,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 155,115 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G122 TMR is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G122 TMR, 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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What year was G122 TMR registered?

G122 TMR is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 23 May 1990.

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