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B4 LYF

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Silver Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,840 mi
Last recorded138,840 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 LYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 138,840 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 127,125 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 118,031 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 118,029 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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B4 LYF is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Silver with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 113,088 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 B4 LYF, 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 30 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 B4 LYF registered?

B4 LYF is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is B4 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 LYF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B4 LYF have outstanding finance?

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