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G290 RKK

1989 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

138,961 mi
Last recorded138,961 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Corrado133,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG290 RKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 138,961 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 136,134 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 135,980 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 135,968 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 135,558 miles

speedometer cluster changed

Pass 9 Dec 2020 152,202 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 152,202 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 7 Aug 2018 152,201 miles

nearside rear brake disc inner face corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2017 151,860 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 14 Jul 2016 151,025 miles

Nearside Front worn outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2015 149,228 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 147,908 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 147,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 146,554 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 145,325 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 143,278 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 139,472 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 136,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 132,247 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

p.a.s metal pipes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2007 126,798 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 120,123 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake flexi ferrules starting to corrode

n/s/r handbrake low effort

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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G290 RKK is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 G290 RKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G290 RKK registered?

G290 RKK is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G290 RKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G290 RKK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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