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G165 XNM

1990 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

165,216 mi
Last recorded165,216 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Corrado131,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG165 XNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 165,216 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside slight corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2025 165,214 miles

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak/hot heating inside dash (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside slight corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2024 162,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle flaking/corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2020 157,884 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 156,138 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 154,823 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 153,416 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 151,262 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 149,434 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 149,094 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 148,853 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 148,268 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 147,912 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 146,830 miles

o/s/f slight brake stick

Pass 26 May 2005 14,596 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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G165 XNM is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 G165 XNM, 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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What year was G165 XNM registered?

G165 XNM is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 27 March 1990.

Is G165 XNM safe to buy?

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