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G681 GAB

1990 Volkswagen Corrado

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,919 mi
Last recorded126,919 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Corrado131,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG681 GAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 126,919 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 125,544 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 125,324 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 125,324 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 119,926 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 113,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 113,611 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 108,643 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 103,294 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 95,075 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 93,204 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 88,982 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 80,003 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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G681 GAB is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 131,662 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 G681 GAB, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G681 GAB registered?

G681 GAB is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 9 January 1990.

Is G681 GAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G681 GAB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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