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G244 DGL

1990 Volkswagen Taro

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

149,560 mi
Last recorded149,560 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG244 DGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2007 149,560 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

advise bonnet hard to lock down

advise o/s/f head light reflector corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2006 143,625 miles

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

O\s headlight reflector deteriorated but ok for test

o\s front sun visor difficult to stow

o\s mirror very small in size

o\s rear light lense damaged but repaired with tape

Fail 28 Sep 2006 143,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

drivers sun visor difficult to stow

o/s outer mirror small

o/s/f headlight reflecter deteriorated

o/s/r light lense repaired with tape ok at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2005 130,716 miles

As per previous test.

Fail 26 Sep 2005 130,716 miles

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

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

General vehicle condition very poor

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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G244 DGL is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 G244 DGL, 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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What year was G244 DGL registered?

G244 DGL is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 22 May 1990.

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