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G52 RHO

1990 Volkswagen Taro

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

195,247 mi
Last recorded195,247 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG52 RHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2008 195,247 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2008 195,247 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 191,108 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 191,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 191,106 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G52 RHO is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G52 RHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G52 RHO registered?

G52 RHO is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 27 June 1990.

Is G52 RHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G52 RHO shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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