VOLKSWAGEN

TARO · Blue

G289 SNU

MOTExpired

MOT due4 Feb 2026

First reg18 Apr 1990

Mileage91,160 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

36 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 19 September 2025.

PASSED · 18 Jan 2025

Test date18 Jan 2025

Expiry4 Feb 2026

Test number809707073009

Mileage91,160 mi

MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight tear on rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking oil

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear leaf spring splayed

AdvisoryOffside Rear leaf spring splayed

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

PASSED · 6 Jan 2024

Test date6 Jan 2024

Expiry4 Feb 2025

Test number207781132971

Mileage90,567 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Advisoryall four leaf springs splayed

AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe corroded at bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PASSED · 20 Jan 2023

Test date20 Jan 2023

Expiry4 Feb 2024

Test number183338535432

Mileage90,276 mi

AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded but supported okay (6.1.2 (a))

Advisoryal four leaf springs splayed

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PASSED · 5 Feb 2022

Test date5 Feb 2022

Expiry4 Feb 2023

Test number330843548521

Mileage89,985 mi

MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

FAILED · 5 Feb 2022

Test date5 Feb 2022

Expiry—

Test number340832779414

Mileage89,985 mi

MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

PrsBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

PASSED · 30 Jan 2021

Test date30 Jan 2021

Expiry30 Jan 2022

Test number649490104692

Mileage89,725 mi

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

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

FAILED · 30 Jan 2021

Test date30 Jan 2021

Expiry—

Test number419749710527

Mileage89,725 mi

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

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PrsBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

PASSED · 31 Jan 2020

Test date31 Jan 2020

Expiry30 Jan 2021

Test number791766831262

Mileage89,192 mi

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

Advisoryall 4 leaf springs flayed

FAILED · 31 Dec 2019

Test date31 Dec 2019

Expiry—

Test number731947569968

Mileage89,183 mi

Advisoryall four leaf springs leafs slightly flayed

MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 19 Jan 2019

Test date19 Jan 2019

Expiry26 Jan 2020

Test number936575425471

Mileage88,762 mi

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

Advisoryall four leaf spring leafs slightly splayed

PASSED · 27 Jan 2018

Test date27 Jan 2018

Expiry26 Jan 2019

Test number372560917282

Mileage88,537 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryRear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

AdvisoryRear Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected cover missing (1.9.3b)

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

AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryOil leak

PASSED · 27 Jan 2017

Test date27 Jan 2017

Expiry26 Jan 2018

Test number182245001054

Mileage88,023 mi

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (2.4.A.3)

FAILED · 27 Jan 2017

Test date27 Jan 2017

Expiry—

Test number741808211833

Mileage88,023 mi

PrsNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PrsOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (2.4.A.3)

PASSED · 31 Oct 2015

Test date31 Oct 2015

Expiry30 Oct 2016

Test number873611581026

Mileage87,496 mi

Advisoryo/s/f and n/s/f wiper rubbers slightly torn

AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryRear Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

PASSED · 18 Oct 2014

Test date18 Oct 2014

Expiry23 Oct 2015

Test number256001894294

Mileage86,938 mi

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

User Enteredo/s/f and n/s/f wiper rubbers slightly torn

PASSED · 5 Oct 2013

Test date5 Oct 2013

Expiry23 Oct 2014

Test number997018673224

Mileage86,246 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

User Enteredn/s/f wiper rubber slightly torn

User EnteredOil leak

User Enteredo/s bodysill corroded

User Enteredn/s body sill corrroded

PASSED · 20 Oct 2012

Test date20 Oct 2012

Expiry23 Oct 2013

Test number586964392288

Mileage85,498 mi

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

User Enteredpower steering belt slightly frayed

PASSED · 24 Oct 2011

Test date24 Oct 2011

Expiry23 Oct 2012

Test number429017391293

Mileage84,760 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

User Enteredo/s/f and n/s/f wiper rubbers torn

PASSED · 30 Nov 2010

Test date30 Nov 2010

Expiry5 Dec 2011

Test number213504130348

Mileage84,286 mi

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

PASSED · 1 Dec 2009

Test date1 Dec 2009

Expiry5 Dec 2010

Test number833135539345

Mileage83,757 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

PASSED · 6 Dec 2008

Test date6 Dec 2008

Expiry5 Dec 2009

Test number331891148329

Mileage82,570 mi

FAILED · 5 Dec 2008

Test date5 Dec 2008

Expiry—

Test number403560948395

Mileage82,570 mi

FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)

FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FailRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FailOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

PASSED · 30 Nov 2007

Test date30 Nov 2007

Expiry29 Nov 2008

Test number473874537415

Mileage81,846 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

FAILED · 17 Nov 2007

Test date17 Nov 2007

Expiry—

Test number590111027381

Mileage81,846 mi

FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

User Enteredslight corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f leaf spring u/bolts