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H4 HTL

1995 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,622 mi
Last recorded148,622 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Corrado116,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 HTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 148,622 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 147,740 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 145,137 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 140,833 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 140,829 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 135,921 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 135,906 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 131,563 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 131,563 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 125,058 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 125,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 117,378 miles

free play in n/side & o/side suspension upper fixing bushes.

front brake pads getting low.

n/side & o/side outer c/v boots cracking.

n/side & o/side rear flexible brake hoses deteriating.

o/side front antiroll bar link bush worn.

rear no plate deteriating.

Fail 21 Nov 2008 117,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

free play in n/side & o/side suspension upper fixing bushes.

front brake pads getting low.

n/side & o/side outer c/v boots cracking.

n/side & o/side rear flexible brake hoses deteriating.

o/side front antiroll bar link bush worn.

rear no plate deteriating.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 108,524 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 108,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

brake fluid level at between min & max levels.

Fail 23 Nov 2006 98,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 98,988 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 89,186 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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H4 HTL is a 1995 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 116,895 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 H4 HTL, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H4 HTL registered?

H4 HTL is a 1995 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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