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55 CDM

1995 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

190,639 mi
Last recorded190,639 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Corrado116,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 CDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 190,639 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 190,639 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure rubbing wheel (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable insecure rubbing wheel (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe not clipped in

Pass 28 Aug 2013 119,727 miles

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

Centre exhaust braket incomplete but exhaust still supported

Exhaust corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

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

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear axle corroded

Underbody covered with underseal

Fail 19 Apr 2013 119,723 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Centre exhaust bracket snapped but still supported

Exhaust corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front to rear brake pipes greased x2

Fuel tank straps corroding

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 118,673 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both wipers deterioated

exhaust corroded

headlamp deflectors fitted

o/s/f steering rack tie rod arm play

rear brake pipes corroded

unable to check wheel nuts covers fitted

underside corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2011 118,673 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both wipers deterioated

exhaust corroded

headlamp deflectors fitted

o/s/f steering rack tie rod arm play

rear brake pipes corroded

unable to check wheel nuts covers fitted

underside corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2010 117,237 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 117,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 115,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 108,208 miles

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Fail 4 May 2006 108,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

wipers poor

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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55 CDM is a 1995 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 55 CDM, 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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55 CDM is a 1995 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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