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G426 YNF

1990 Volkswagen Taro

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,269 mi
Last recorded158,269 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG426 YNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 158,269 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 158,181 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 154,477 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 154,477 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 150,117 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jul 2006 501,754 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (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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G426 YNF is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Red with a 2,446cc diesel 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 G426 YNF, 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 G426 YNF registered?

G426 YNF is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G426 YNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G426 YNF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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