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A15 REO

1993 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

217,651 mi
Last recorded217,651 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Corrado128,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 REO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2020 217,651 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 215,967 miles

Offside Front Sill has been welded however covered in paste not allowing for a full inspection

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 215,967 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 215,958 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 215,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 214,979 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 213,451 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 212,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 212,975 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 206,774 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 206,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 203,720 miles

front suspension arm bushes seperating slightly

slight movement rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Sep 2012 198,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in o/s/f shock absorber

Fail 11 Sep 2012 198,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 28 Sep 2011 195,594 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 193,246 miles

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

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

coil springs corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2010 193,246 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2009 189,156 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 189,156 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 186,105 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 174,947 miles

slight movement o/s/f top strut mount

various stonechips in windscreen / chip in 'a' zone on legal limit

Pass 26 Sep 2006 169,815 miles

front wishbone bushes seperating slightly

n/s/f brake binding slightly

rear number plate dis-colouring

rear tyre treads getting low

stonechip in 'a' zone on limit

stonechip in centre of windscreen

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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A15 REO is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 A15 REO, 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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A15 REO is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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