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G607 UYY

1990 Volkswagen Taro

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,437 mi
Last recorded194,437 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Taro135,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG607 UYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 194,437 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 194,433 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 191,124 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear o\s and n\s chassis components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 185,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight play on strearing bushes

Fail 5 Nov 2021 185,146 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating o\s and n\s (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight play on strearing bushes

Pass 2 Dec 2020 181,509 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 181,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis holed at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 175,718 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 175,717 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired insecure (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 170,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 168,085 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 168,074 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 163,415 miles

Body has slight corrosion all body to chassis mounts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

all rear suspension bushes badly cracked and perished

offside front side lamp lense broken

Fail 24 May 2016 163,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section and rear section completely missing (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect very bad condensation (1.8.A.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion all body to chassis mounts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

all rear suspension bushes badly cracked and perished

offside front side lamp lense broken

Pass 26 May 2015 161,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front wings badly corroded at bottoms

front tyres wearing very unevenly

Fail 16 May 2015 161,088 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front wings badly corroded at bottoms

front tyres wearing very unevenly

Pass 21 May 2014 157,006 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 157,005 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 153,094 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 150,666 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 150,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 148,085 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 148,011 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 144,775 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 144,709 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 143,209 miles

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 142,223 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 142,221 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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G607 UYY is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 G607 UYY, 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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G607 UYY is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 18 January 1990.

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