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G512 RKJ

1990 Volkswagen Taro

White Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,727 mi
Last recorded163,727 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG512 RKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2014 163,727 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 163,023 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 161,983 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 161,983 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 160,973 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 158,984 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 152,837 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 152,836 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 150,074 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 146,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

battery insecure

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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G512 RKJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 1,812cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G512 RKJ, 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 G512 RKJ registered?

G512 RKJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G512 RKJ safe to buy?

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