MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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