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J473 GCD

1992 Volkswagen Corrado

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,576 mi
Last recorded153,576 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Corrado128,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ473 GCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 153,576 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 153,558 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 153,552 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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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J473 GCD is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J473 GCD, 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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How do I check the history of J473 GCD?

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What year was J473 GCD registered?

J473 GCD is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 6 January 1992.

Is J473 GCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J473 GCD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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