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G222 PFM

1989 Volkswagen Corrado

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

199,447 mi
Last recorded199,447 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Corrado133,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG222 PFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 199,447 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 199,447 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2015 198,524 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 196,766 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 196,762 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 191,258 miles

n/s rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

signs of oil leak around engine area

slight movement in n/s front strut top

slight movement in o/s front anti roll bar link bush

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2012 187,054 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipe at n/s rear flexy slightly corroded

front brake pipes undersealed

movement in fuel pump mountings

n/s rear axle bush slightly deteriorated but has no movement

oil leak around engine area

slight binding on o/s front brake

slight movement in o/s front anti roll bar link bush

slight play in steering column

Fail 8 Mar 2012 187,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipe at n/s rear flexy slightly corroded

front brake pipes undersealed

movement in fuel pump mountings

n/s rear axle bush slightly deteriorated but has no movement

oil leak around engine area

slight binding on o/s front brake

slight movement in o/s front anti roll bar link bush

slight play in steering column

Pass 19 Jan 2011 185,259 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres side wall cracking

Fail 12 Jan 2011 185,258 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres side wall cracking

Pass 29 Dec 2009 177,797 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 177,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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G222 PFM is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 G222 PFM, 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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G222 PFM is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 17 November 1989.

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