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A11 VRX

1993 Volkswagen Corrado

Purple Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,585 mi
Last recorded156,585 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Corrado128,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 VRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 156,585 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 154,989 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 153,888 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 152,694 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 151,886 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 150,956 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear from hose to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake back plates corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 150,590 miles

both front brake back plates corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2018 150,590 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

both front wiper arm linkages worn

both front brake back plates corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 146,132 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 146,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 145,248 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 144,014 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 141,087 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 136,839 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 136,839 miles

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

Offside brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 134,530 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 May 2011 134,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 131,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2009 125,791 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 121,264 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 118,628 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 113,081 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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A11 VRX is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado in Purple with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A11 VRX, 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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What year was A11 VRX registered?

A11 VRX is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is A11 VRX safe to buy?

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