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J227 GNH

1991 Volkswagen Corrado

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,925 mi
Last recorded82,925 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Corrado131,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ227 GNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 82,925 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 82,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2013 82,761 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 79,076 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 79,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 70,252 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 70,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,398 miles

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

front brake discs corroding on inner surfaces

Pass 19 Jan 2009 52,339 miles

front inner brake discs corroding

rear o/s inner flexible hose ferrule corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2009 52,339 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front inner brake discs corroding

rear o/s inner flexible hose ferrule corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2007 46,816 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,898 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 37,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J227 GNH is a 1991 Volkswagen Corrado in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 131,133 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 J227 GNH, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J227 GNH registered?

J227 GNH is a 1991 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 6 August 1991.

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