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J149 ONV

1992 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,424 mi
Last recorded133,424 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Corrado128,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ149 ONV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 133,424 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 132,896 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 132,895 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 132,839 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 132,329 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 132,321 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 2 May 2014 130,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r tyre damage to outer sidewall

stretch tyres fitted

Fail 2 May 2014 130,839 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r tyre damage to outer sidewall

stretch tyres fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2013 129,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 127,662 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 127,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 119,364 miles

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

FEED TO FUEL PUMP BADLY CORRODED

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 119,357 miles

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

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

FEED TO FUEL PUMP BADLY CORRODED

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 113,270 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f light slightly loose

Pass 2 Jan 2008 143,959 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

speedo in/op

wipers comming on with rear fog lamps

Fail 17 Dec 2007 143,959 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

speedo in/op

wipers comming on with rearfoglamps

Pass 13 Jul 2006 140,967 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 140,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 140,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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J149 ONV is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J149 ONV, 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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J149 ONV is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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