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G617 BRE

1989 Volkswagen Taro

White Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,734 mi
Last recorded67,734 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Taro143,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG617 BRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2007 67,734 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight oil leak steering box

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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G617 BRE is a 1989 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 1,812cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Taro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 143,830 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 G617 BRE, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Taro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G617 BRE registered?

G617 BRE is a 1989 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 21 December 1989.

Is G617 BRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G617 BRE shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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