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5566 ME

1995 Volkswagen Corrado

Green Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,944 mi
Last recorded73,944 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Corrado116,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5566 ME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 73,944 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEAR ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 73,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 72,015 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 70,533 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 68,664 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 67,290 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 65,877 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 64,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts along tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 64,306 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating pedal travel too much (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts along tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 62,031 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 62,031 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

steering rusty

Oil leak ()

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel and rusty (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 59,888 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 59,888 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 58,094 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 56,481 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 54,879 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 53,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 51,497 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 49,344 miles

Catalyst shield insecure

Fail 13 Oct 2010 49,344 miles

Catalyst shield insecure

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 47,289 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 43,474 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 43,474 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 40,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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5566 ME is a 1995 Volkswagen Corrado in Green with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 116,895 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 5566 ME, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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5566 ME is a 1995 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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