MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))
Rear rear tub in poor condition
Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle at swivels slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear pick up body in poor condition
Rear rear body in poor condition
Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
Rear rear body in poor condition
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
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))
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
all tyre valves perished
body + underside of vehicle has some corrosion
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
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both nearside tyre valves perished
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Taro?
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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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