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G485 OHL

1989 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,489 mi
Last recorded176,489 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Corrado133,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG485 OHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2007 176,489 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 176,470 miles

Offside Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

power steering pipes on rack corroded

slight play in o/s of steering rack

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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G485 OHL is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 G485 OHL, 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 G485 OHL registered?

G485 OHL is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 8 September 1989.

Is G485 OHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G485 OHL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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