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G130 TDV

1989 Volkswagen Taro

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,643 mi
Last recorded181,643 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Taro143,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG130 TDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 181,643 miles

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

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

front diff oil leak

Fail 12 May 2014 181,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front diff oil leak

Pass 18 May 2013 178,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 175,699 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 170,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2011 170,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 164,456 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 161,222 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 157,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 153,342 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 147,533 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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G130 TDV is a 1989 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Taro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 143,830 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 G130 TDV, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Taro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G130 TDV registered?

G130 TDV is a 1989 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 26 October 1989.

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