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G750 BRD

1990 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

76,014 mi
Last recorded76,014 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Corrado131,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG750 BRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 76,014 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 75,639 miles

O/s/front shock absorber showing signs of wear and movement

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 75,321 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 73,106 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 70,649 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 70,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 68,634 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 66,247 miles

Offside Front suspension top strut mount has slight play

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 62,637 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 61,629 miles

Offside Rear showing slight signs of corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded

slightly coolant leak

Fail 29 Apr 2017 61,623 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear showing slight signs of corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded

slightly coolant leak

Pass 9 May 2016 59,335 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 59,333 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 53,872 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 53,667 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,535 miles

ADVISE, both rear tyres wearing low.

ADVISE, nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge, also tyre wearing low.

ADVISE, offside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

ADVISE, offside rear metal fuel pipes corroding.(from fuel filter)

ADVISE, play in nearside & offside front top strut mounts.

ADVISE, power steering pump slightly noisy when steering turned.

ADVISE, slight oil leak.

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 49,535 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

ADVISE, both rear tyres wearing low.

ADVISE, nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge, also tyre wearing low.

ADVISE, offside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

ADVISE, offside rear metal fuel pipes corroding.(from fuel filter)

ADVISE, power steering pump slightly noisy when steering turned.

ADVISE, slight oil leak.

ADVISE, slight oil leak.

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 49,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

ADVISE, BOTH rear tyres wearing low.

ADVISE, OIL LEAK.

ADVISE, nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter perishing & cracking.

ADVISE, offside front anti-roll bar,link bushes deteriorating.

ADVISE, offside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

ADVISE, offside rear metal fuel pipes corroding.

ADVISE, play in nearside & offside front top strut assemblys.

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 44,886 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 44,743 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,361 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

o/s/r and o/s/f brake back plates corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2012 41,147 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r and o/s/f brake back plates corroded

power steering hose damp

Pass 8 Mar 2011 34,523 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,741 miles

Car excessively low with little to no clearance for road kill

No interior fitted to the vehicle

Fail 18 Mar 2010 31,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Car excessively low with little to no clearance for road kill

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

No interior fitted to the vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Mar 2008 23,946 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 23,946 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,514 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 21,514 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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G750 BRD is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 G750 BRD, 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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G750 BRD is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 5 March 1990.

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