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G258 NHS

1989 Volkswagen Corrado

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,830 mi
Last recorded202,830 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Corrado133,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG258 NHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 202,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened WISHBONE (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 202,830 miles

Fuel tank insecure STRAP INSICURE (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened WISHBONE (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 120,754 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 200,489 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s rear chassis leg holed at tow hook

Pass 18 Jun 2014 197,600 miles

Oil leak

brake servo corroded

light output on headlamps reduced/becoming dull

nearside door dented

nearside front droplink bent,not full on anti roll bar

nearside front foglamp cracked

offside front caliper hose/bracket bolt broken

offside rear shock absorber leaking

rear number plate deteriorated

some corrosion on p.a.s pipes

some play/movement and dryness felt in both front top strut mountings

Fail 16 Jun 2014 197,581 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak

brake servo corroded

front exhaust joints leaking

light output on headlamps reduced/becoming dull

nearside door dented

nearside front droplink not fully on anti roll bar

nearside front foglamp cracked

offside front caliper/hose bracket not fully tight

offside rear shock absorber leaking

rear number plate deteriorated

some corrosion on p.a.s pipes

some play/movement and dryness felt in both front top strut mountings

some/slight perishing on offside steering rack gaitor

Pass 14 Jun 2013 191,015 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

radiator support bracket rotten

slight play o/s/f strut top

Fail 11 Jun 2013 190,998 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

radiator support bracket rotten

slight play o/s/f strut top

Pass 18 Jun 2012 185,957 miles

o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs badly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2012 185,957 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs badly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 180,719 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 180,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 May 2010 175,602 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 175,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 170,455 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 170,455 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 162,240 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 162,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 9 May 2008 162,075 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2007 151,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 140,643 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 140,143 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

battery insecure

fuel pipes corroded

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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G258 NHS is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G258 NHS, 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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G258 NHS is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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