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J481 JPN

1992 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,710 mi
Last recorded115,710 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Corrado128,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ481 JPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 115,710 miles

Central Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin Exhaust Blowing on Manifold (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability Top Macpherson has Access Play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 115,176 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shieid (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 115,174 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shieid (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 114,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 114,853 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 113,941 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 113,940 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working linkage broke (3.4 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2011 112,222 miles

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

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

battery loose

both front suspension top mounts have slight lift in

centre silencer of exhaust outer skin deteriorating

general underside of vehicle corroding

lambda sensor readings erratic at time of emiisions test

nearside rear service + parking brake effort slightly low

nearside rear wheel has a slight buckle

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear wheel buckled

offside side repeater slightly insecure

oil leak

rear beam forward bushes deteriorating

washer jets weak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 110,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 109,648 miles

both rear tyres getting low in tread.

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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J481 JPN is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J481 JPN, 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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J481 JPN is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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