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1972 FA

1989 Volkswagen Corrado

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,990 mi
Last recorded126,990 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Corrado133,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1972 FA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 126,990 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 126,697 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 124,568 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 124,030 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 123,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s rear tyre perished + inner edge worn

oil leak

outer edge of n/s front tyre tread cracking

Pass 21 May 2014 168,454 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2013 167,517 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2013 167,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 166,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 May 2012 166,731 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 166,616 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 166,616 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 163,522 miles

both front head lamps have poor paten and poor light output

o/s/f anti roll bar d bush worn

play in o/s/f seat runner

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

play in sterring coloum

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 12 Apr 2007 163,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

o/s/f anti roll bar d bush worn

play in o/s/f seat runner

play in sterring coloum

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 7 Apr 2006 156,669 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front tyres very close to body

Fail 7 Apr 2006 156,669 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 156,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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1972 FA is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 133,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 1972 FA, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1972 FA registered?

1972 FA is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 21 December 1989.

Is 1972 FA safe to buy?

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