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G883 VFW

1989 Volkswagen Taro

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

153,216 mi
Last recorded153,216 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2006
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Taro143,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG883 VFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2006 153,216 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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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G883 VFW is a 1989 Volkswagen Taro in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 G883 VFW, 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.

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What year was G883 VFW registered?

G883 VFW is a 1989 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 4 December 1989.

Is G883 VFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G883 VFW shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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