The 1990 Volkswagen Taro is a pickup, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an output of 61 kW (83 hp).
This car is sold via Huutokaupat.com. The starting price is 5,990 €. The listed price has been reduced by 9 € from the original 5,999 €. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 55%.
bilbil.fi has no price estimate for this car, because there are too few comparable cars. A private seller typically sells this model in about 2 days.
The odometer reads 282,182 km, which works out at about 8,000 km per year. The next inspection is due 11/10/2027.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 348 € per year
- Insurance 570 € per year
- Financing instalment 92 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 920 € per year.
The recommended tyre size is 205/80 R16.
The seller is AutoCowboy (Parkano).
The car has been for sale for 16 days since 24/10/2026.
Basic information
- Registration number
- BFG-974
- Mileage
- 282,182 km
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- Diesel
- Displacement
- 2,440 cm³
- Model year
- 1990
- First registration
- 01/09/1990
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel drive
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 24.8 s
- Body type
- Pickup
- Tyre size
- 205/80 R16
- Wheel size
- 16″
- Next inspection due
- 10/2027
- bilbil.fi ID
- 286881
Engine and drivetrain
- Engine layout
- Inline
- Cylinders
- 4
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine position
- Front
- Fuel injection
- Indirect injection
- Forced induction
- No
- Camshaft drive
- Timing belt
- Power
- 61 kW
- Engine speed at peak power
- 4,200 rpm
- Engine speed at peak torque
- 2,400 rpm
- Number of gears
- 5
- Top speed
- 140 km/h
Consumption and emissions
- ECE, city
- 9.9 l/100 km
- ECE, 90 km/h
- 7.9 l/100 km
- ECE, 120 km/h
- 12.2 l/100 km
- ECE, combined
- 10 l/100 km
- Fuel tank
- 65 l
Dimensions and weights
- Width
- 1,690 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,850–3,095 mm
- Ground clearance
- 205 mm
- Turning circle
- 14 m
- Payload
- 840–925 kg
- Max towing weight
- 2,100 kg
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 700 kg
Body and chassis
- Seats
- 2
- Front suspension
- Leaf springs
- Rear suspension
- Leaf springs
- Front brakes
- Disc brakes
- Rear brakes
- Drum brakes
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- Generation
- Generation 1 (7A)
- Produced
- 1989–1996
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
No notable equipment was identified from the listing.
Equipment rating
Starting price: 5,990 €
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due 11/10/2027
About 11 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
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Failure rate among cars of the same age
Of at least 25-year-old diesel vans, 49.3% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (27,924 inspections, median mileage 376,000 km).
Sale periods
Auctions
| Ended | Result | Seller |
|---|---|---|
| running | Running, current price 5,990 € | AutoCowboy Oy, Parkano, Pirkanmaa |
Sales
No previous sales.
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The APR under Finnish consumer protection law is 7.48%, calculated for a loan of €7,500 with a repayment period of 9 years, an account fee of €5, an opening fee of €35 and a nominal interest rate of 5.80%. The amount repayable would then be €10,215, i.e. €94/month. A credit card's APR may be 18.97%, calculated for a loan of €1,500 with a repayment period of one year and a nominal interest rate of 17.50%. The amount repayable would then be €1,646 in total, i.e. €146 per month. The final APR, loan term and monthly instalment are set out in the loan agreement. Lenders draw up the loan agreement based on an individual credit assessment. The nominal interest rate offered may vary between 4.19% and 20%, and annual loan costs between €0 and €150. The loan term offered varies between 1 and 20 years. Loan amounts offered range from €500 to €70,000.
Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.
- Base tax 279 €/yr
- Driving power tax 69 €/yr
- Total vehicle tax 348 €/yr
Base tax is based on gross weight. Driving power tax is based on gross weight (approx. 2045 kg).
Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).
- Liability insurance240 €/yr
- Comprehensive330 €/yr
- Total insurance570 €/yr
≈ 48 €/mo
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Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.
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Tyre sizes for this car
- 205/80 R16 Recommended
Wheel sizes for this car
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Which car has the registration BFG-974?
BFG-974 is a 1990 Volkswagen Taro with 282,182 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 5,990 €.
How much does Volkswagen Taro cost?
Volkswagen Taro is for sale at 5,990 €.
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 16 days. The listing entered bilbil.fi's tracking on 24/10/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 9 € below the original listing price.
Has this car been on the market before?
No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 1990 and was first registered on 01/09/1990.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 282,182 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
According to the listing, the next inspection is due 11/10/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is diesel and the gearbox is manual.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 348 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the driving power tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's recommended tyre size is 205/80 R16.
Where is Volkswagen Taro located?
The car is located in Pirkanmaa (Parkano, Pirkanmaa).
How much does the car cost to keep per year?
The estimate is 918 € per year: vehicle tax 348 €, insurance 570 €. Insurance and energy are estimates; vehicle tax is calculated from the car's own data.
Who is selling this car?
The seller is AutoCowboy (Parkano).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.