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G142 TFJ

1989 Volkswagen Taro

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,024 mi
Last recorded124,024 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2006
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Taro143,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG142 TFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2006 124,024 miles

retest for dykes

Fail 2 Feb 2006 124,024 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

steering has slight play detected at steering wheel

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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G142 TFJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G142 TFJ, 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 G142 TFJ registered?

G142 TFJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 8 November 1989.

Is G142 TFJ safe to buy?

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