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G870 WBW

1990 Volkswagen Taro

Blue Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,662 mi
Last recorded127,662 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2007
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG870 WBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2007 127,662 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 123,694 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 123,694 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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G870 WBW is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Blue with a 1,812cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G870 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 G870 WBW registered?

G870 WBW is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 1 April 1990.

Is G870 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G870 WBW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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