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J130 PDB

1992 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,165 mi
Last recorded179,165 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Corrado128,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ130 PDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 179,165 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 179,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 168,238 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 155,916 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 155,916 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 150,800 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 150,798 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 145,650 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 145,650 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 145,644 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J130 PDB is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 128,688 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 J130 PDB, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J130 PDB is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 19 February 1992.

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