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F47 UPD

1989 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,070 mi
Last recorded134,070 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Corrado133,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF47 UPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 134,070 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage to o/s/f wing, no sharp edges

Pass 26 Jun 2020 133,129 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 132,548 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 132,544 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 130,984 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 128,923 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 127,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Dec 2013 125,328 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 125,328 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 123,509 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 123,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 121,958 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 120,094 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 120,094 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 117,746 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 117,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 117,746 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 114,238 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 114,238 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 111,858 miles

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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F47 UPD is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F47 UPD, 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 F47 UPD registered?

F47 UPD is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is F47 UPD safe to buy?

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