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G503 BEV

1990 Volkswagen Taro

Blue Petrol 2237cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,793 mi
Last recorded114,793 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG503 BEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,237cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 114,793 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 114,581 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 114,372 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 113,902 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 113,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 113,000 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 113,000 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 112,498 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 111,945 miles

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

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

buck very rusty / holed

Fail 19 Nov 2018 111,917 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

buck very rusty / holed

Pass 14 Nov 2017 111,301 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 111,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 110,758 miles

Rear tyres cracking badly, only just acceptable.

Top body & underside badly corroded in places.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 110,262 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 109,912 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 107,931 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 105,357 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 101,752 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 97,861 miles

Tow bar bracket twisted.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 94,207 miles

O/S/R body reflector missing, lamp lens reflector sufficient for test.

O/S/R tyre cracking.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 8 Jun 2009 94,202 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S/R body reflector missing, lamp lens reflector sufficient for test.

O/S/R tyre cracking.

Play in adjustable steering drag link end only just acceptable.

Rear exhaust corroded.

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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G503 BEV is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Blue with a 2,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G503 BEV, 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 G503 BEV registered?

G503 BEV is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 23 January 1990.

Is G503 BEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G503 BEV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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