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J440 TPG

1992 Volkswagen Corrado

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,934 mi
Last recorded145,934 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Corrado128,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ440 TPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 145,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2013 145,910 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine sump leaking

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2012 143,572 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 143,562 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

BRAKE BINDING O/S/F

Pass 4 Sep 2009 139,100 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 139,100 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

HAND BRAKE CABLES RUSTY.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 135,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Finnish trim under radiator corroded.

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

Temp exhaust mounting fitted at time of test.

Fail 5 Feb 2008 135,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Finnish trim under radiator corroded.

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

Temp exhaust mounting fitted at time of test.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 127,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front valance corroded not within a prescribed area at time of test. †

Fail 11 Aug 2006 127,125 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front valance corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2005 116,499 miles

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

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

o/s headlamp lenns has stonechip not effecting headlamp focus and no water ingress

Fail 15 Aug 2005 118,413 miles

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

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

o/s headlamp lens damaged not effecting headlamp focus or ingress of water

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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J440 TPG is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J440 TPG, 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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J440 TPG is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 10 July 1992.

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