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G35 VTY

1990 Volkswagen Taro

White Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

136,378 mi
Last recorded136,378 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2006
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG35 VTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2006 136,378 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 136,169 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

windscreen badly scored

Fail 15 Aug 2006 136,164 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

windscreen badly scored

Pass 22 Oct 2005 134,340 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 134,340 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

welding on chassis legs and floor poorly done

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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G35 VTY is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 1,812cc 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 G35 VTY, 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 G35 VTY registered?

G35 VTY is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 14 March 1990.

Is G35 VTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G35 VTY shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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