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A10 YVW

1989 Volkswagen Corrado

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,645 mi
Last recorded137,645 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Corrado133,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 YVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 137,645 miles

Engine oil leak

O/S/F Track rod end gaiter split.

Fail 30 Dec 2010 137,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F Track rod end gaiter split.

O/S/F top mount slight play.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 136,785 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 136,753 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak on engine

slight damaged to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Jan 2009 135,079 miles

both front hoses tight when on lock to lock check when jacked

gear change cables melted to exhaust downpipe

n/s/f crossmember bolts not in fully

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing feels slightly rough

rear tyres damaged on outside of shoulder

Fail 2 Jan 2009 135,077 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

both front hoses tight when on lock to lock check when jacked

gear change cables melted to exhaust downpipe

n/s/f crossmember bolts not in fully

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing feels slightly rough

rear tyres damaged on outside of shoulder

Pass 14 Jul 2007 134,639 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 133,703 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 133,681 miles

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

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

full beam dimmer than dipped beam

steering rack has play and is noisey †front brake hoses outer casings cracked †play in track rods not excessive

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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A10 YVW is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A10 YVW, 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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A10 YVW is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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