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G689 PCE

1989 Volkswagen Corrado

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,959 mi
Last recorded53,959 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Corrado133,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG689 PCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 53,959 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 53,950 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,702 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 52,262 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 50,968 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 48,480 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 48,467 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2012 48,467 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,637 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 44,735 miles

Coolant leak

Very slight oil leak from distributor seal.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 41,887 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 39,494 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 36,847 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 36,818 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major 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)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 33,725 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 31,319 miles

Rear exhaust corroded .But not blowing at time of test.

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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G689 PCE is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G689 PCE, 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 G689 PCE registered?

G689 PCE is a 1989 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is G689 PCE safe to buy?

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