MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,695 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for G409 ELJ shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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