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G225 RKE

1989 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,822 mi
Last recorded142,822 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Corrado133,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG225 RKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2009 142,822 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 140,984 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

OFFSIDE REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE AT THE CALIPER HAS A SLIGHT TWIST

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

REAR AXLE BUSHES ARE PERISHED .ALL FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRULES ARE CORRODED.OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS DETERIORATED.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 140,984 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

OFFSIDE REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE AT THE CALIPER HAS A SLIGHT TWIST

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

REAR AXLE BUSHES ARE PERISHED .ALL FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRULES ARE CORRODED.OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS DETERIORATED.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 139,242 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 139,242 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 135,971 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 130,667 miles

Fuel pipes on fuel pump very rusty and thin

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G225 RKE is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G225 RKE, 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 G225 RKE registered?

G225 RKE is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 13 November 1989.

Is G225 RKE safe to buy?

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