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G841 UYW

1990 Volkswagen Corrado

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,004 mi
Last recorded136,004 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Corrado131,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG841 UYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 136,004 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 134,726 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 133,614 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 133,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle slight corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2020 133,576 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top strut mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2019 132,566 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All lamps on nearside (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 132,509 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2012 132,478 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 129,675 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 126,320 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 126,311 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 126,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 116,277 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside centre rear brake hosr ferrule slightly corroded

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2008 116,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside centre rear brake hosr ferrule slightly corroded

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2007 111,422 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 107,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 107,405 miles

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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G841 UYW is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G841 UYW, 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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G841 UYW is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 12 April 1990.

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