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G211 RKE

1989 Volkswagen Taro

Red Petrol 2237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,272 mi
Last recorded96,272 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Taro143,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG211 RKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,237cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2014 96,272 miles

rear wheel arches have duck tape on them,no sharp edges present when inspected

slight exhaust blow at the front of exhaust system

slight play in the offside front drag link end

Pass 13 Jun 2013 94,816 miles

both rear wheel arches corroding ,no sharp edges prutruding,has duck tape covering sharp edges

Pass 18 May 2012 93,691 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 91,039 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

body work panels covered with duck tape,no sharp edges present when inspected

front propshaft u/j bearing worn,not mot requirement

Pass 12 May 2010 89,305 miles

play in drag link ball joints at both ends, not excessive at time of test

rear arches are taped up not showing sharp edges at present

Pass 5 May 2009 87,237 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 85,802 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 84,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in the steering drop arm drag link ball joint, not excessive at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2006 83,217 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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G211 RKE is a 1989 Volkswagen Taro in Red with a 2,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G211 RKE, 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 G211 RKE registered?

G211 RKE is a 1989 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 1 November 1989.

Is G211 RKE safe to buy?

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