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J17 YGT

1993 Volkswagen Corrado

Silver Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,531 mi
Last recorded135,531 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Corrado128,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 YGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 135,531 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 135,261 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 13,440 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 13,440 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2009 133,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 130,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 126,661 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 119,950 miles

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

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

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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J17 YGT is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado in Silver with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 128,806 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 J17 YGT, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J17 YGT registered?

J17 YGT is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 24 August 1993.

Is J17 YGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 YGT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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