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G173 GFX

1990 Volkswagen Corrado

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,254 mi
Last recorded106,254 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Corrado131,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG173 GFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2008 106,254 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 106,254 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 97,879 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 97,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G173 GFX is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G173 GFX, 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 G173 GFX registered?

G173 GFX is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 12 January 1990.

Is G173 GFX safe to buy?

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