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F771 TLY

1989 Volkswagen Corrado

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,452 mi
Last recorded97,452 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Corrado133,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF771 TLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2025 97,452 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 96,927 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2018 96,883 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 96,877 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 96,868 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 96,496 miles

Both Rear tyres outer wall cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2007 96,476 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2006 96,156 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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F771 TLY is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F771 TLY, 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 F771 TLY registered?

F771 TLY is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F771 TLY safe to buy?

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