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G255 HNV

1989 Volkswagen Taro

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,396 mi
Last recorded172,396 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Taro143,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 HNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 172,396 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 172,300 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 168,159 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 168,159 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 164,258 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 164,199 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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G255 HNV is a 1989 Volkswagen Taro in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G255 HNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G255 HNV registered?

G255 HNV is a 1989 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 12 September 1989.

Is G255 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G255 HNV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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