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G443 WDG

1989 Volkswagen Corrado

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,976 mi
Last recorded101,976 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Corrado133,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG443 WDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 101,976 miles

havely underseal

Pass 5 Nov 2024 100,964 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 100,963 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to floor holed corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 100,146 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 99,495 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 5 Feb 2022 99,417 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,074 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 98,656 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on steering and suspension components

Fail 25 Jul 2019 98,652 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on steering and suspension components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 972,056 miles

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 97,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 89,302 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front position lamp partially inoperative

Pass 2 Dec 2009 85,310 miles

Battery insecure

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 85,310 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Battery insecure

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 900,030 miles

chip in screen

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f seat has play in runners

rear discs corroded & pads getting low

slight play in both front strut top mounts

slight play in both rear bearings

slight play in steering coloum

Fail 31 Oct 2008 899,986 miles

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

chip in screen

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f seat has play in runners

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit & has a nail in it

rear discs corroded & pads getting low

slight play in both front strut top mounts

slight play in both rear bearings

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 1 Nov 2007 136,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 136,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 130,952 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/tyre close to inner wing when on full lock advise tracking may neeed checking

Fail 21 Sep 2006 130,835 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 120,676 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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G443 WDG is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G443 WDG, 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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G443 WDG is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 4 September 1989.

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