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G338 UUF

1990 Volkswagen Taro

Blue Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,057 mi
Last recorded102,057 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG338 UUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2010 102,057 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

some damage to front number plate

Pass 2 Jul 2009 101,260 miles

slight leak from front exhaust flange.

some corrosion in various steel brake pipes.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 101,260 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight leak from front exhaust flange.

some corrosion in various steel brake pipes.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 100,543 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 4 Aug 2007 100,259 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

some corrosion in various steel brake pipes

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)

slight exhaust gas leak from down pipe flange

Pass 5 Aug 2006 99,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some corrosion in various steel brake pipes

some wear in both side rear spring rear shackle bushes

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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G338 UUF is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Blue with a 1,812cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G338 UUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G338 UUF registered?

G338 UUF is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 11 May 1990.

Is G338 UUF safe to buy?

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