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EVE 5E

1989 Volkswagen Corrado

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

188,932 mi
Last recorded188,932 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Corrado133,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVE 5E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 188,932 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 188,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated hole in boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 188,327 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 187,796 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 186,635 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 186,635 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 117,601 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 112,308 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 109,768 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 106,899 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 105,564 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 102,983 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 101,796 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 99,577 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 96,393 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 96,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 92,973 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 92,968 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2008 92,807 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 92,807 miles

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

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

PLAY IN TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS N/S/F & O/S/F FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 14 Mar 2007 92,695 miles

front brake discs pitted

offside rear brake pipe rusty

some brake pipes pitted and rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2006 92,298 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 92,298 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on front exaust silencer box

front and raer brake discs rusty

offside rear metal brake pipe rusty and various pipes pitted and rusty

play in both suspension top mounts

side to side play, handbrake lever

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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EVE 5E is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 133,274 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 EVE 5E, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EVE 5E registered?

EVE 5E is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 31 October 1989.

Is EVE 5E safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVE 5E shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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