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G30 SKO

1990 Volkswagen Taro

Yellow Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,543 mi
Last recorded96,543 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG30 SKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 96,543 miles

Advise,under body corrosion.exhaust centre blowing,n\s\f mirror glass missing.o\s\f seat belt fraying.headlamps deteriating,play n\s\f wheel bearing.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 96,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Advise,under body corrosion.exhaust centre blowing,n\s\f mirror glass missing.o\s\f seat belt fraying.headlamps deteriating,play n\s\f wheel bearing.

Fail 31 Jan 2007 95,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

both front anti-roll bar link arm bushes perishing

both rear shock absorber bottom bushes perishing

cracking to n/s/r tyre outer wall

rear axle leak

some play in both front wheel bearings

some play in steering

Pass 31 Jan 2007 95,944 miles

Oil leak

both front anti-roll bar link arm bushes perishing

both rear shock absorber bottom bushes perishing

cracking to n/s/r tyre outer wall

rear axle leak

some play in both front wheel bearings

some play in steering

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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G30 SKO is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Yellow with a 1,812cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G30 SKO, 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 G30 SKO registered?

G30 SKO is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 7 February 1990.

Is G30 SKO safe to buy?

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