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A13 RYE

1989 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,052 mi
Last recorded53,052 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Corrado133,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 RYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 53,052 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 52,979 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 52,932 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 52,843 miles

Coolant leak radiator fan switch ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaiter/bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Oct 2021 52,770 miles

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Oct 2020 52,585 miles

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

Coolant leak water pump ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber gaitors/bump stops deteriorated

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Apr 2019 52,507 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both rear shock absorber gaitors/bump stops deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2019 52,507 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both rear shock absorber gaitors/bump stops deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2018 52,428 miles

Coolant leak radiator fan switch ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock absorber gaitors / bump stops deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2018 52,428 miles

Coolant leak radiator fan switch ()

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock absorber gaitors / bump stops deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2017 51,790 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,773 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,735 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,699 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 51,699 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,542 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,402 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 51,264 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,092 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 51,092 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 50,672 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 49,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 49,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 49,420 miles

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

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

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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A13 RYE is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 A13 RYE, 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 A13 RYE registered?

A13 RYE is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 9 October 1989.

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