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G640 VHW

1989 Volkswagen Taro

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,672 mi
Last recorded153,672 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Taro143,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG640 VHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 153,672 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 153,659 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2008 151,194 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 148,987 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 148,987 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 147,252 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 147,252 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G640 VHW is a 1989 Volkswagen Taro in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G640 VHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G640 VHW registered?

G640 VHW is a 1989 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 9 January 1989.

Is G640 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G640 VHW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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