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C7 VDB

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Black Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,060 mi
Last recorded159,060 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 VDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 159,060 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material join to the flexible hose - both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to wear smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill - also damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top mount areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine oil sump damaged

fuel tank straps corroded

radiator panel corroded

various brake pipes undersealed

vehicle undersealed

Fail 4 Jul 2018 159,056 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Undertray insecure wheel arch liner (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material join to the flexible hose - both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to wear smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill - also damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top mount areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine oil sump damaged

fuel tank straps corroded

radiator panel corroded

spark ignition leads loose

various brake pipes undersealed

vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Sep 2017 158,151 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 152,931 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 149,108 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

car is very low on suspension

Fail 16 Oct 2014 149,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

car is very low on suspension

Pass 4 Oct 2013 143,789 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 136,394 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 121,729 miles

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

all brake pipes to and from limiter valve corroded

n/s/f strut top play

Fail 3 Aug 2011 121,710 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

all brake pipes to and from limiter valve corroded

n/s/f strut top play

Pass 4 Feb 2010 106,920 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2009 100,900 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

n/s front wheel bearing is starting to show signs of wear (noisey)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 100,900 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front wheel bearing is starting to show signs of wear (noisey)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 94,847 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 94,847 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C7 VDB is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Black with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C7 VDB, 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.

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C7 VDB is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 20 March 1996.

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