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G270 XRT

1990 Volkswagen Taro

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,460 mi
Last recorded143,460 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG270 XRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 143,460 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 143,459 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 142,465 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 142,465 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 141,298 miles

damage ot front number plate

Fail 28 Jul 2008 141,298 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage ot front number plate

Pass 3 Jul 2007 140,241 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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G270 XRT is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G270 XRT, 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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G270 XRT is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 12 January 1990.

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