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H5 RFT

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Green Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,615 mi
Last recorded94,615 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 RFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 94,615 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

corrosion to sills

exhaust corroded

front metal brake pipes corroded

surface corrosion to suspension

Fail 28 Sep 2010 94,615 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

corrosion to sills

exhaust corroded

front metal brake pipes corroded

surface corrosion to suspension

Pass 22 Sep 2009 88,073 miles

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

Nearside & offside rear H/FRame bushes starting to deteriorate

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)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2009 88,072 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Cat gaurd insecure

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

Nearside & offside rear H/FRame bushes starting to deteriorate

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 84,873 miles

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

Oil leak

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

advanced corrosion to front and rear brake discs

advanced play in steering column top mount

beam axle bushes worn

dampness around steering rack

ht lead arcing out

movement in both front seats

o/s front fog light cracked

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

o/s rear outer sill damaged

outer sills corroded

play in rear wheel bearings

rear brake pads wearing low

slight roghness when front wheels spun. possibly due to condition of front brake discs

Fail 20 Feb 2008 84,873 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

advanced corrosion to front and rear brake discs

advanced play in steering column top mount

beam axle bushes worn

dampness around steering rack

ht lead arcing out

movement in both front seats

o/s front fog light cracked

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

o/s rear outer sill damaged

outer sills corroded

play in rear wheel bearings

rear brake pads wearing low

slight roghness when front wheels spun. possibly due to condition of front brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2007 73,894 miles

c/l 472438

Fail 26 Jan 2007 73,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2006 59,280 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 59,280 miles

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

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

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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H5 RFT is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Green with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 113,088 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 H5 RFT, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H5 RFT is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 9 February 1996.

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