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G61 PHR

1989 Volkswagen Taro

White Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,369 mi
Last recorded100,369 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Taro143,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG61 PHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 100,369 miles

head lamp brackets starting to corroed

Fail 10 Jun 2009 100,369 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 188,281 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 182,806 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 175,060 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 174,762 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2006 165,054 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 10 May 2006 165,054 miles

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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G61 PHR is a 1989 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 1,812cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G61 PHR, 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 G61 PHR registered?

G61 PHR is a 1989 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 20 December 1989.

Is G61 PHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G61 PHR shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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