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BEN 711K

1993 Volkswagen Corrado

Purple Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

173,053 mi
Last recorded173,053 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Corrado128,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEN 711K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 173,053 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 173,012 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 172,930 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 172,900 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 172,827 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 172,542 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 172,398 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 172,132 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 171,545 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 171,150 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 171,150 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 170,642 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 169,575 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 169,575 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipe under bonnet,on bulk head not clipped in,

nearside front modification to shocker unit.lower coil over collar slightly loose

Pass 7 Sep 2013 168,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 166,770 miles

Oil leakage on engine.

Front tyres worn, cracking/perishing, recommend replace.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear wheel bearing worn/slight play, recommend attention/replace.

Offside & nearside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating.

Rear tyres worn, 2mm, limit 1.6mm, recommend replace.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 164,191 miles

fine cracks on outer edges of both rear tyres

slight deterioration to rear number plate

Pass 9 Jul 2010 162,858 miles

battery loose

exhaust fouling rear bumper

n/s/r ABS wire fouling exhaust -wires exposed

o/s/f brake dragging slightly

surface corrsion evident throughout underside

Pass 30 Jun 2009 161,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in both front seat frames

slight bind o/s/f brake

wire runs close to exhaust over axle

Fail 29 Jun 2009 161,554 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

play in both front seat frames

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 11 Jul 2008 158,796 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 158,796 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 157,043 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 157,043 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 154,392 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 151,795 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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BEN 711K is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado in Purple with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 BEN 711K, 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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BEN 711K is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 18 September 1993.

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