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J365 FYJ

1992 Volkswagen Corrado

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,567 mi
Last recorded163,567 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Corrado128,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ365 FYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 163,567 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 152,686 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 146,432 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 140,690 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 140,667 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 138,668 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 136,250 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 134,889 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 134,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 134,670 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front wiper smearing slightly

n/s/f fog lamp lense cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2012 130,913 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front fog lamp cracked/inoperative

offside front brake backplate corroded

rear brake discs poor condition

steering column u/j cover melted by exhaust

Fail 18 Jan 2012 130,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front coil springs corroded

nearside front fog lamp cracked/inoperative

offside front brake backplate corroded

rear brake discs poor condition

steering column u/j cover melted by exhaust

Pass 7 Feb 2011 125,729 miles

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

front and rear discs poor condition

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber split

o/s/f washer jet poor

rear number plate poor

Pass 29 Jan 2010 119,120 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 112,554 miles

bouth rear wheel bearings have slight play

front brakes binding slightly

n/s/f fog light cracked

wipers smear screen

Pass 5 Feb 2008 105,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 103,641 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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J365 FYJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 J365 FYJ, 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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What year was J365 FYJ registered?

J365 FYJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 19 February 1992.

Is J365 FYJ safe to buy?

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