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C12 ADO

1995 Volkswagen Corrado

Black Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,097 mi
Last recorded97,097 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Corrado116,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 ADO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 97,097 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 97,053 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

lower sills and underside slightly rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2019 96,921 miles

Offside rear disc back plate corroded

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 96,347 miles

underneath slightly rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2017 95,858 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 94,987 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Dec 2016 94,987 miles

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

Oil leak ()

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front/rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 94,904 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounting (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 94,823 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 94,823 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 94,799 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2013 94,799 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 93,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 93,679 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 92,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

sump damage

Pass 29 Apr 2010 89,745 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 89,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 83,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2008 77,043 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2007 73,901 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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C12 ADO is a 1995 Volkswagen Corrado in Black with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 116,895 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 C12 ADO, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C12 ADO registered?

C12 ADO is a 1995 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 4 January 1995.

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