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H686 XNV

1990 Volkswagen Corrado

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,697 mi
Last recorded131,697 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Corrado131,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH686 XNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 131,697 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 136,384 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Both front brakes grabbing slightly

Fail 7 Jul 2010 136,384 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

All brake discs slightly corroded

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 132,410 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

slight play o/s/f strut top mount

Fail 13 Jun 2008 132,409 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s wiperblade torn

rotten at bottom of front wings

Pass 13 Jun 2007 128,206 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 128,206 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

battery tray holed

Pass 1 Feb 2006 127,474 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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H686 XNV is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H686 XNV, 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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What year was H686 XNV registered?

H686 XNV is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 19 November 1990.

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