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G678 EFY

1990 Volkswagen Taro

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,420 mi
Last recorded130,420 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG678 EFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 130,420 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 123,372 miles

slight perrishing and small cuts on offside front tyre`s sidewalls

slight perrishing on nearside front tyre`s sidewalls

Pass 19 Mar 2007 122,611 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 4 Apr 2006 120,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

battery insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2006 120,553 miles

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

battery insecure

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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G678 EFY is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 G678 EFY, 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 G678 EFY registered?

G678 EFY is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G678 EFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G678 EFY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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