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ECL 172

1992 Volkswagen Corrado

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

218,764 mi
Last recorded218,764 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Corrado128,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECL 172
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 May 2013 218,764 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

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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ECL 172 is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 128,688 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 ECL 172, 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 34 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 ECL 172?

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What year was ECL 172 registered?

ECL 172 is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is ECL 172 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECL 172 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ECL 172 have outstanding finance?

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