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Volkswagen Taro MOT reliability
Volkswagen Taros passed their MOT first time 72% of the time across 18 tests in 2025. 17 are still licensed in Great Britain.
First-time pass rate
72%
MOTs analysed
18
Still licensed (GB)
17
Body type
–
Pass rate by year of first registration
In detail:
First registered
1990
1990 diesel
4 MOTs
Passed first time 75%. Typical mileage 144,494 (most between 132,884 and 152,929).
2005: 51% → 2006: 52% → 2007: 47% → 2008: 36% → 2009: 42% → 2010: 47% → 2011: 49% → 2012: 59% → 2013: 58% → 2014: 67% → 2015: 50% → 2016: 70% → 2017: 57% → 2018: 77% → 2019: 21% → 2020: 50% → 2021: 100% → 2022: 71% → 2023: 63% → 2024: 75% → 2025: 75%
Most common failures
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect (25.0%)
- Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (25.0%)
- Rear fog lamp: not working (25.0%)
- Prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (25.0%)
1990 petrol
4 MOTs
Passed first time 100%. Typical mileage 95,573 (most between 86,545 and 103,687).
2005: 56% → 2006: 54% → 2007: 48% → 2008: 52% → 2009: 43% → 2010: 37% → 2011: 55% → 2012: 61% → 2013: 71% → 2014: 50% → 2015: 75% → 2016: 62% → 2017: 36% → 2018: 50% → 2019: 50% → 2020: 14% → 2021: 38% → 2022: 75% → 2023: 71% → 2024: 75% → 2025: 100%
Most common failures
Where 1990 Taros fail
Lights & electrics
25.0%
Seat belts & other equipment
25.0%
Suspension & axles
25.0%
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