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G433 RKM

1989 Volkswagen Taro

White Petrol 2237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,602 mi
Last recorded145,602 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Taro143,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG433 RKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,237cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 145,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 139,446 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 139,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2005 134,495 miles

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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G433 RKM is a 1989 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 2,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Taro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 143,830 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 G433 RKM, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Taro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G433 RKM registered?

G433 RKM is a 1989 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 11 December 1989.

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