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C16 DTW

1990 Volkswagen Corrado

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

168,835 mi
Last recorded168,835 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Corrado131,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 DTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 168,835 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 167,838 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2015 167,640 miles

OSF fog lamp inop

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 167,598 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

OSF fog lamp inop

Pass 27 Aug 2014 167,244 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 167,046 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 165,382 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 162,103 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 158,085 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 158,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2007 152,993 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 144,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 139,095 miles

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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C16 DTW is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C16 DTW, 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

How do I check the history of C16 DTW?

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What year was C16 DTW registered?

C16 DTW is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 13 November 1990.

Is C16 DTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 DTW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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