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G6 OVC

1991 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

130,425 mi
Last recorded130,425 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Corrado131,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 OVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 130,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 129,115 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 126,405 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 119,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near Side Rear Tyre Wall Cut

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off Side Rear Tyre Wall Cut

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2014 119,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near Side Rear Tyre Wall Cut

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off Side Rear Tyre Wall Cut

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 113,930 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 112,033 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 112,033 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nerside front steel brake pipe has surfsce rust

Pass 7 Jun 2011 110,918 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 May 2011 110,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 110,858 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both headlamps in poor condition, light output reduced

power steering drive belt needs adjusting (noisy on full lock)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 110,354 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both dipped headlamps reflector are very tarnished resulting in poor light intensity, NEW HEADLAMPS ARE REQUIRED.

n/s/front seatbelt webbing is very twisted, ATTENTION REQUIRED.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 110,354 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both dipped headlamps reflector are very tarnished resulting in poor light intensity, NEW HEADLAMPS ARE REQUIRED.

n/s/front seatbelt webbing is very twisted, ATTENTION REQUIRED.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 105,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2008 105,910 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

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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G6 OVC is a 1991 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 131,133 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 G6 OVC, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G6 OVC is a 1991 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 25 October 1991.

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