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G7 XLS

1992 Volkswagen Corrado

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,150 mi
Last recorded163,150 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Corrado128,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 XLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 163,150 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 161,955 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 161,954 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 161,951 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 161,926 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around tow eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 161,837 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 161,620 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 161,425 miles

Both track rod end ball joint dust boot covers perished

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot perished

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount has slight play

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 160,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2016 160,452 miles

corrosion to suspension components

damage to rear tyre sidewalls

rear tyres stretched on rims

Fail 29 Jul 2015 160,053 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

battery loose

both rear tyres stretched on rims

nearside rear suspension strut damp

offside headlight beam pattern poor

play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2015 160,053 miles

battery loose

both rear tyres stretched on rims

nearside rear suspension strut damp

offside headlight beam pattern poor

play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Aug 2014 159,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

main beam tell tale dim

offside front side light slow to react when switched on

Fail 30 Jul 2014 159,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

main beam tell tale dim

offside front side light slow to react when switched on

Pass 13 Nov 2010 156,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack worn offside.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 146,451 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 138,831 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 138,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 133,024 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 133,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 128,286 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 122,100 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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G7 XLS is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 128,688 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 G7 XLS, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G7 XLS is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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