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A16 VCO

1990 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,334 mi
Last recorded114,334 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Corrado131,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 VCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 114,334 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 112,104 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 112,104 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2022 110,115 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 98,176 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 195,817 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering pipe has a slight leak.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 195,817 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering pipe has a slight leak.

Pass 27 Apr 2013 194,539 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 193,936 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 193,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 192,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 192,657 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 186,900 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VCO is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 131,662 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 A16 VCO, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 VCO registered?

A16 VCO is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is A16 VCO safe to buy?

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