Used Volkswagen Taro Steering Column

Yes, the Taro is a pickup truck sold in Europe from 1989 to 1997 and was a rebadged Toyota HiLux, so it does have a conventional steering column. The steering column is a genuine, standard component on all variants of this vehicle.

The Taro ran from 1989 to 1997, and a mid-run update around 1993 brought changes to the vehicle that may have affected steering components. Because of this boundary, you should confirm with the breaker whether the column from a pre-1993 truck matches your later registration, as subtle differences in the column shaft, shroud fittings or stalk connections can catch you out. Never assume fitment across that model year divide without checking.

Steering columns on the Taro are not driven by engine size in the way that brakes or suspension can be — the column itself is a structural and mechanical item common across the range rather than something scaled to power output. That said, you should always quote your exact registration or VIN to the breaker, as Toyota HiLux source variants (on which the Taro is based) occasionally had differences in steering hardware between market specifications.

Trim level does not affect steering column fitment on the Taro — the column is the same functional part regardless of specification. You may find cosmetic differences such as the shroud colour or stalk finishes vary between trucks, but the core column itself should be consistent. Confirm the physical condition and connector type with the breaker rather than worrying about trim designation.

The steering column itself — the shaft, shroud and stalks — is generally shared between 2WD and 4WD Taro variants, as the drivetrain difference is handled further down in the axle and transfer case rather than at the column. However, some 4WD trucks of this era have a slightly different lower column arrangement to clear additional driveline components, so confirm the exact fitment with the breaker against your registration to be safe.

Because the Taro was a relatively low-volume model in the UK, dedicated Taro parts can be harder to find than mainstream car components. Your best approach is to contact a breaker through Findapart, quoting your registration or VIN, and also mention that the Taro shares its underpinnings with the Toyota HiLux of the same era — a breaker familiar with HiLux dismantling may well have a compatible column. Always ask the breaker to confirm compatibility against your specific vehicle before purchasing.