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J478 FVF

1992 Volkswagen Corrado

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,115 mi
Last recorded181,115 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Corrado128,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 FVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2019 181,115 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 181,103 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 181,090 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 180,374 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 179,346 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

excess travel on hand brake lever

Pass 2 Sep 2014 178,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 178,158 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 177,336 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 174,108 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 165,063 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 158,305 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 150,680 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 143,527 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 138,320 miles

advise n/s and o/s front top shock absorber mounts have slight play.

advise n/s/f inner c.v boot slightly perrished.

advise o/s/f and n/s/f c.v boots slightly perrished.

advise rear wheel bearings have slight play.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 135,609 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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J478 FVF is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J478 FVF, 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 J478 FVF registered?

J478 FVF is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 13 February 1992.

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