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H8 VWS

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Purple Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,223 mi
Last recorded113,223 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 VWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2014 113,223 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 113,223 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 111,439 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 104,700 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box signs of outer skin slight corrsion

Pass 10 Dec 2010 103,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 100,865 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear flexi ferrules corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2008 100,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2007 89,059 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 85,685 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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H8 VWS is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Purple with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 H8 VWS, 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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What year was H8 VWS registered?

H8 VWS is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is H8 VWS safe to buy?

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