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G409 ELJ

1990 Volkswagen Taro

Blue Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

126,695 mi
Last recorded126,695 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG409 ELJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2008 126,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 126,428 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 126,428 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 124,480 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 124,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Advise both front tyres side walls perishing

Advise n/s rear light broken not showing white light all working ok

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 123,723 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 123,723 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

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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G409 ELJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Blue with a 1,812cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G409 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G409 ELJ registered?

G409 ELJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 27 March 1990.

Is G409 ELJ safe to buy?

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