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F627 UOT

1989 Volkswagen Corrado

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

235,973 mi
Last recorded235,973 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Corrado133,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF627 UOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 235,973 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2015 235,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 229,636 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2014 229,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 229,597 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 228,272 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 228,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 226,156 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 225,753 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2006 212,905 miles

as per test 583500966062 except 13

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2006 212,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

1 nut loose on fuel pump mount

front abs sensor wires are close to wheels on full lock

o/s outer cv boot slightly loose on shaft

o/s steering rack boot twisted

o/s/r brake pads possibly low - unable to see clearly

oxygen sensor wires arcing out on body - have placed plastic behind them as temp. measure

slight blow from weld of front exhaust box

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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F627 UOT is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F627 UOT, 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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F627 UOT is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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