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G191 AHK

1989 Volkswagen Taro

Silver Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

173,079 mi
Last recorded173,079 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Taro143,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG191 AHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 173,079 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)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 173,071 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 172,019 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged corrosion (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket bush split (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged corrosion (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 May 2017 171,996 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged corrosion (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket bush split (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged corrosion (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 169,455 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 169,334 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/pillar (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box to o/s hub (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2015 167,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 May 2015 167,604 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 165,493 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 163,270 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 163,211 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 159,112 miles

corrosion under o/s wing next to steering box

hand brake cable fixing on axle weak

no plates poor cond

tow bar mounting braket rust and weak no bat ball fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Mar 2011 154,779 miles

buck and tow bar very rusty and weak

Fail 31 Mar 2011 154,777 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

buck and tow bar very rusty and weak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 149,794 miles

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

all leaf sping bushes splitting

Fail 15 Mar 2010 149,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all leaf sping bushes splitting

Pass 9 Mar 2009 144,055 miles

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

front & rear number plates getting deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2008 137,758 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 132,077 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 132,011 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 124,005 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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G191 AHK is a 1989 Volkswagen Taro in Silver with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 G191 AHK, 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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G191 AHK is a 1989 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 29 December 1989.

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