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G747 DDF

1990 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

160,167 mi
Last recorded160,167 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Corrado131,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG747 DDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2019 160,167 miles

Brake performance not tested brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing both fronts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing both rears (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 159,487 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 159,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 154,685 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn uneven

offside front tyre has side wall damage inside starting to split

Pass 15 Aug 2016 150,137 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 150,060 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2015 145,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 145,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 141,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 137,353 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 137,311 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 133,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 133,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 131,614 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 131,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 129,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2009 127,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 8 Aug 2008 125,908 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

offside headlight chipped

power steering pipes corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

small split nearside wiper

Pass 8 Aug 2008 125,908 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

offside headlight chipped

power steering pipes corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

small split nearside wiper

Fail 22 Jul 2008 125,904 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

advise rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Jul 2007 124,805 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 123,639 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 123,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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G747 DDF is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 G747 DDF, 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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G747 DDF is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 10 May 1990.

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