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F223 ETH

1989 Volkswagen Corrado

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,800 mi
Last recorded22,800 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Corrado133,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF223 ETH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 22,800 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 22,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 22,781 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 167,113 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 167,113 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 165,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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F223 ETH is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F223 ETH, 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.

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What year was F223 ETH registered?

F223 ETH is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F223 ETH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F223 ETH shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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