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A16 KYS

1993 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 2860cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,581 mi
Last recorded126,581 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Corrado128,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 KYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,860cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 126,581 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 126,581 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 119,727 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 119,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 113,261 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear axle bush splitting

offside rear axle bushes splitting

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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A16 KYS is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 2,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A16 KYS, 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 A16 KYS registered?

A16 KYS is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 2 January 1993.

Is A16 KYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 KYS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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