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1993 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,531 mi
Last recorded68,531 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Corrado128,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration122 NVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 68,531 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 68,414 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 68,384 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 67,609 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 67,161 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front top mounts (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,489 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 66,471 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 66,253 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,565 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 65,563 miles

main beam tell tale inop

Fail 26 Oct 2011 65,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

main beam tell tale inop

Pass 20 Oct 2010 65,232 miles

Oil leak

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

sighn of corrosion throughout all exhaust system

Fail 19 Oct 2010 65,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

sighn of corrosion throughout all exhaust system

Pass 7 Aug 2009 64,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 63,224 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2007 61,343 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 61,325 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 59,589 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 59,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear fuel hose perished.

Pass 16 Aug 2005 57,884 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Corrado?

Based on 78,718 MOT tests across 7,281 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
7,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,984
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,088
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,822
wheel bearing has excessive play 2,352
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122 NVW is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 128,806 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Corrado fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,984 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 122 NVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Corrado typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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122 NVW is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 17 August 1993.

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