Used Volkswagen Taro Rear View Mirror

Yes, the Volkswagen Taro is a pickup truck sold in Europe during the 1990s (broadly 1989–1997) and was produced as a rebadged Toyota HiLux, so it was fitted with a standard interior rear view mirror as standard across its variants. However, because the Taro is a pickup with a separate cab, the rear view mirror is the interior cab mirror mounted to the windscreen — the rear window behind the cab is small, so the view is limited, but the mirror itself exists and was fitted. If you are looking for the exterior door mirrors rather than the interior mirror, make sure you specify that to the breaker, as they are different parts.

The Taro ran as a single generation throughout its production life from approximately 1989 to 1997, as it tracked the Toyota HiLux on which it was based, but there were detail changes across the production run that could affect whether the windscreen mounting bracket and mirror are directly interchangeable. Because of this, you should confirm with the breaker whether the mirror from an early-production Taro matches the fitment on your specific registration, particularly the mounting foot style. A good breaker will cross-reference your reg against their stock to check compatibility before you commit.

The Volkswagen Taro was offered in a small number of trim grades (including a basic cab and higher-specification versions), but interior rear view mirrors on a vehicle of this type are typically a standard fitment across trim levels rather than trim-specific items. You are unlikely to find a different mirror depending on trim, though minor cosmetic differences such as the finish of the housing or surround are possible. Confirm with the breaker that the mirror they have matches your cab configuration and mounting point, and you should be fine.

The cab configuration — single cab or extra/space cab — is worth mentioning to the breaker, as the windscreen dimensions and mounting area can differ slightly between body styles and this could affect how the mirror mounts or sits. In practice the interior mirror itself may be the same unit, but it is sensible to flag your exact cab type when requesting a quote so the breaker can confirm against their stock. Never assume fitment without checking, particularly on a relatively uncommon vehicle like the Taro.

Because the Taro was built by Toyota as a rebadged HiLux for the European market, there is a strong likelihood that interior mirrors from the equivalent-era HiLux (roughly the 1989–1997 fifth-generation HiLux) will share the same fitment — this is a commonly reported cross-reference among Taro owners. However, you should confirm this directly with the breaker against your specific registration and build date, as minor production variations between the Toyota and Volkswagen-badged versions cannot be ruled out. A breaker experienced with either model should be able to cross-reference the part numbers for you.

The Taro was sold in relatively modest numbers in the UK compared with mainstream Volkswagen models, so it is less common at breakers than, say, a Golf or Passat part would be. Because of the HiLux connection, breakers who deal in Toyota commercial vehicles may also be able to help, which widens your options considerably. Use Findapart to get quotes from multiple breakers at once and mention the HiLux cross-reference to improve your chances of finding a matching unit quickly.