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G219 VTY

1990 Volkswagen Taro

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,740 mi
Last recorded102,740 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG219 VTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 102,740 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 102,740 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 99,822 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch has been removed no sharp edges present

Offside Rear wheel arch has been removed no sharp edges present

Fail 6 Nov 2015 99,818 miles

Centre Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Electrical wiring insecure wiring loom to rear (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation faulty (1.1.A.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage body (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 90,807 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 90,483 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 90,213 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 89,991 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 89,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 89,405 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 89,405 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 88,842 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 88,017 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 88,017 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 87,278 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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G219 VTY is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 G219 VTY, 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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G219 VTY is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 8 February 1990.

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