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G171 OLG

1989 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

189,752 mi
Last recorded189,752 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Corrado133,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG171 OLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 189,752 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 182,950 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 173,641 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 167,674 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 159,826 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 151,411 miles

Oil leak

Rear o/s hub play on bearing, fuel pipes corroded,o/s and n/s rear brake flex pipes ferrules corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 142,802 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2006 142,802 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Corrosion to o/s rear fuel pipe, and front power steering pipes, oil leak on engine assembly,o/s rear brake disc back shield missing, light scratching to drivers side windscreen.

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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G171 OLG is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 G171 OLG, 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 G171 OLG registered?

G171 OLG is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 29 September 1989.

Is G171 OLG safe to buy?

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