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G300 WRW

1989 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,939 mi
Last recorded156,939 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Corrado133,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG300 WRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 156,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front and nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2007 145,339 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 145,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 142,444 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 142,432 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear wiper worn out

Fail 24 Feb 2006 142,408 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2005 138,157 miles

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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G300 WRW is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G300 WRW, 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 G300 WRW registered?

G300 WRW is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 23 August 1989.

Is G300 WRW safe to buy?

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