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G505 NYD

1990 Volkswagen Taro

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,968 mi
Last recorded109,968 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG505 NYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 109,968 miles

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

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

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

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

steering damper boot split

Pass 13 Jun 2011 109,968 miles

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

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

o/s outer sill corroded

steering damper boot split

Pass 17 Jun 2010 109,968 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 109,968 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 109,968 miles

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

both front wheel bearings slight play

steerinr damper boot split

Pass 2 Jun 2008 109,968 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jul 2007 109,968 miles

nearside front spring- shackle bushes split

play in front wheel bearings

steering damper bushes split

steering damper gaitor split

Fail 29 Jun 2007 109,968 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside front spring- shackle bushes split

nearside rear brake low performance

play in front wheel bearings

steering damper bushes split

steering damper gaitor split

Pass 26 Jun 2006 109,968 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

engine smokey, requires diesel flush

offside rear handbrake pivot point slightly stiff

steering gaitor split

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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G505 NYD is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G505 NYD, 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 G505 NYD registered?

G505 NYD is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 15 February 1990.

Is G505 NYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G505 NYD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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