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G122 WKL

1990 Volkswagen Corrado

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

64,029 mi
Last recorded64,029 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Corrado131,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG122 WKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 64,029 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 63,621 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose 1x mount broken (rubber) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

offside & nearside front wheels tight to turn by hand

play in offside & nearside front top macpherson strut mounts

water ingress into rear lamps

Fail 11 Nov 2020 63,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose 1x mount broken (rubber) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

offside & nearside front wheels tight to turn by hand

play in offside & nearside front top macpherson strut mounts

water ingress into rear lamps

Pass 20 Nov 2019 63,142 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 63,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 61,939 miles

N/S inner and outer cv boot deteriorating

N/S/R Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim

both front coil springs corroded

both front tyres wearing uneven/deteriorating in tread( 205 40 r17 84v) (O/S/F has a nail in tread)

some imbalance on front brake( O/S/F brake slightly Fluctuating)

Fail 19 Oct 2018 61,939 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

N/S inner and outer cv boot deteriorating

N/S/R Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

both front coil springs corroded

both front tyres wearing uneven/deteriorating in tread( 205 40 r17 84v) (O/S/F has a nail in tread)

centre to rear exhaust clamp corroded/broken advise replacement

rear most exhaust hanger rubber splitting

some imbalance on front brake( O/S/F brake slightly Fluctuating)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 59,594 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all coil springs corroded

both front wheels rubbing on lock too lock

Fail 24 May 2017 59,594 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (spring not connected) (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

N/S outer cv boot perishing

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F brake pipe to hose slightly corroded

all coil springs corroded

both front tyres cracking in tread

both front wheels rubbing on lock too lock

both inner cv boots perishing

coolant level on min

exhaust clamps corroded

play in both front top mounts

rear exhaust rubber perishing

slight corrosion on N/S/R chassis

slight corrosion on both front chassis

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

under sill on the O/S/R part of the outer sill lifting showing corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2015 59,421 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres are perished 205/40 ZR17

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Front and rear brake discs are corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in both top mounts

rubbing marks on body but cant not see wheels rubbing when on turn plates

Pass 2 Oct 2014 59,241 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust box rubber hanger broken

Fail 2 Oct 2014 59,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs badly corroded advise further investigation

fuel tank retaining straps corroded

metal number plates fitted

o/s and n/s wiper blades smearing advise replacement

rear brake discs badly corroded advise further investigation

rear exhaust box rubber hanger broken

spare tyre flat

Pass 17 Mar 2012 58,652 miles

front brake discs corroded

front tyres have rubbed on arches

o/s/f and n/s/r brake pipes corroded, advise replacement soon

Pass 4 Sep 2010 58,339 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

TYRES FOUL INNER WHEELARCHES ON FULL LOCK

all brake discs corroded

headlight beams show flat line

Fail 23 Aug 2010 58,339 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

TYRES FOUL INNER WHEELARCHES ON FULL LOCK

all brake discs corroded

headlight beams show flat line

Pass 9 Jul 2009 57,397 miles

brake comp. valve sticky but moves

h/lamps flat line

inner front discs corroded

minor wear in front outer roll bushes

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/f outer cv boot perrishing

Pass 13 Feb 2008 56,100 miles

both front tyres starting to crack and worn on inner edge.

headlamps have flat line pattern.

n/s rear wheel slightly buckled.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on edge of outter tread.

o/s outter cv gator perrished

Fail 13 Feb 2008 56,100 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both front tyres starting to crack and worn on inner edge.

headlamps have flat line pattern.

n/s rear wheel slightly buckled.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on edge of outter tread.

o/s outter cv gator perrished

Pass 15 Mar 2006 51,979 miles

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

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

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

brake discs have corrosion on front

brake pads 2/3 worn @ front

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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G122 WKL is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 131,662 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 G122 WKL, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G122 WKL is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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