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G16 TVW

1991 Volkswagen Corrado

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,157 mi
Last recorded117,157 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Corrado131,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 TVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 117,157 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 117,130 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 116,642 miles

Coolant leak Lower front coolant pipe, ever so slight leak. ()

Pass 26 Nov 2022 115,451 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 114,637 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 113,753 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 111,813 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 111,646 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front outer (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal rubber slightly split

exhaust rubbers are perished

Fail 10 Apr 2017 111,643 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve to o/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front outer (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber slightly split

exhaust rubbers are perished

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 15 Jan 2016 111,240 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 111,235 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 110,757 miles

All discs corroded (standing?)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 110,757 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

All discs corroded (standing?)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 110,094 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 110,091 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 109,986 miles

All discs corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 109,276 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 107,686 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 107,686 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 107,650 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G16 TVW is a 1991 Volkswagen Corrado in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 131,133 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 G16 TVW, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G16 TVW registered?

G16 TVW is a 1991 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 20 March 1991.

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