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G477 SWV

1990 Volkswagen Taro

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

223,473 mi
Last recorded223,473 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG477 SWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 223,473 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear tub in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2021 221,173 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle at swivels slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear pick up body in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2020 218,375 miles

Rear rear body in poor condition

Fail 7 Nov 2020 218,375 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear rear body in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2019 216,109 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle has some corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2019 216,109 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle has some corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 215,851 miles

Offside Front + both rear tyre valves deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2017 215,063 miles

all tyre valves perished

body + underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2017 215,063 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear(s) excessively corroded and burst (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyre valves perished

body + underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2016 214,778 miles

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

both nearside tyre valves perished

Pass 10 Jul 2015 213,546 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 213,546 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 212,075 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 21,003 miles

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 209,954 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 208,340 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 208,286 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 205,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 202,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 198,117 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 194,282 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 191,157 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 186,259 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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G477 SWV is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 G477 SWV, 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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G477 SWV is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 18 January 1990.

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