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G155 DVC

1990 Volkswagen Taro

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,845 mi
Last recorded131,845 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG155 DVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 131,845 miles

driver s door handle insecure but still operates,

rear metal brake pipes unevenly routed

suspect body repair filler in outer sill panels

Fail 16 Feb 2016 131,845 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

driver s door handle insecure but still operates,

rear metal brake pipes unevenly routed

suspect body repair filler in outer sill panels

Pass 20 Aug 2014 131,845 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 131,845 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle is full off fleas unable to test inside properly

Pass 16 Jul 2013 127,640 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 127,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 192,816 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 192,816 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 187,145 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 184,471 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front bulkhead corroding

Fail 20 Oct 2010 184,400 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front bulkhead corroding

slight play front propshaft

Fail 23 Oct 2009 177,019 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

center prop mount worn

o/s and n/s front hub seals leaking

play in o/s/f idler ball joint

temp repair to center exhaust box

Pass 23 Oct 2009 177,019 miles

center prop mount worn

o/s and n/s front hub seals leaking

play in o/s/f idler ball joint

temp repair to center exhaust box

Pass 21 Oct 2008 172,526 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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G155 DVC is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G155 DVC, 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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G155 DVC is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 8 June 1990.

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