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J479 MHR

1992 Volkswagen Corrado

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,322 mi
Last recorded121,322 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Corrado128,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ479 MHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2026 121,322 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 120,580 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 118,899 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 117,493 miles

ariel fitted on bonnet

Pass 31 Jan 2022 116,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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J479 MHR is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 J479 MHR, 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 J479 MHR registered?

J479 MHR is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 23 April 1992.

Is J479 MHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J479 MHR shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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