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G644 DAC

1990 Volkswagen Taro

Red Petrol 2237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,707 mi
Last recorded120,707 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG644 DAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,237cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 120,707 miles

front and rear road springs corroded

nearside and offside front axle oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing slight movement

offside front b rake disc corroded

rear lamp lense broken

Fail 29 Oct 2009 120,707 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear lamp lense broken

front and rear road springs corroded

nearside and offside front axle oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing slight movement

offside front b rake disc corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2008 120,403 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 120,403 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2007 119,769 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front steering swivel joints weaping oil

Pass 4 Oct 2006 117,021 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 117,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2005 115,290 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 115,290 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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G644 DAC is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Red with a 2,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G644 DAC, 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 G644 DAC registered?

G644 DAC is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 11 May 1990.

Is G644 DAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G644 DAC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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