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F243 BVV

1989 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

160,013 mi
Last recorded160,013 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Corrado133,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF243 BVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 160,013 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 159,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 155,622 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 155,609 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Battery insecure

Pass 20 May 2010 150,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2010 150,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 150,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 150,681 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 145,503 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight movement in top shock bearing

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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F243 BVV is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F243 BVV, 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 F243 BVV registered?

F243 BVV is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 9 May 1989.

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