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G835 ABX

1990 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

169,526 mi
Last recorded169,526 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Corrado131,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG835 ABX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 169,526 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 161,701 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 161,665 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 152,540 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 152,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 145,000 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 134,491 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 134,490 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 134,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 130,875 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 130,875 miles

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear axle bushes perrished

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 Mar 2010 124,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 121,543 miles

Both headlight reflector bowls starting to fade

Slight dampness on O/S/R shock absorber

Slight perishing on inner wall of N/S/R tyre

Slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jan 2008 121,534 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both headlight reflector bowls starting to fade

Slight dampness on O/S/R shock absorber

Slight perishing on inner wall of N/S/R tyre

Slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 24 Nov 2006 117,737 miles

same advisorys as test number.971819316346

universal beam stickers fitted to headlights.

Fail 15 Nov 2006 117,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

slight stiffness in steering but not effecting performance

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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G835 ABX is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 G835 ABX, 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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G835 ABX is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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