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G854 WBW

1990 Volkswagen Taro

Red Petrol 2237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,897 mi
Last recorded152,897 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG854 WBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,237cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2021 152,897 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 152,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 152,089 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 150,734 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 150,723 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear all 3 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 149,336 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear sill slight corroded

Offside Rear sill slight corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 149,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded near load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear sill slight corroded

Offside Rear sill slight corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 147,118 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 147,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

no gas test

Pass 20 Jun 2007 132,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside fron t tyre perished side wall

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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G854 WBW is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Red with a 2,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G854 WBW, 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 G854 WBW registered?

G854 WBW is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 8 March 1990.

Is G854 WBW safe to buy?

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