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G407 ELJ

1990 Volkswagen Taro

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,221 mi
Last recorded109,221 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG407 ELJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 109,221 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 102,168 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 99,044 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 97,866 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 95,649 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 93,200 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 89,692 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 77,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split and smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 77,738 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split and smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 75,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 74,856 miles

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

both doors corroded and hinges worn

offside rear brake binding slightly

unable to inspect steel brake pipes above fuel tank

Fail 24 Nov 2016 74,835 miles

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

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

both doors corroded and wear in hinges

offside rear brake binding slightly

unable to inspect steel brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 18 Nov 2015 73,463 miles

door bottoms corroded,slight play offside door hinges

Pass 2 Apr 2007 72,642 miles

bonnet catch sticking open

front hubs leaking oil

ns rear light lens cracked

os visor staying slightly low

rear exhaust mounting bracket loose

Pass 3 Apr 2006 72,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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G407 ELJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G407 ELJ, 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 G407 ELJ registered?

G407 ELJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 27 March 1990.

Is G407 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G407 ELJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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