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J485 NHD

1992 Volkswagen Corrado

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,243 mi
Last recorded112,243 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Corrado128,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ485 NHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 112,243 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 112,223 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL BRAKE HOSE FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CORROSION THROUGHOUT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

REAR AXLE BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 25 Apr 2022 112,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired damp around valve (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 111,916 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 111,916 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 111,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 111,633 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 111,481 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 111,481 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 110,725 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 109,774 miles

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

front crossmember corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2016 109,774 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 108,384 miles

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

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

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

front brakes slight bind

Pass 14 Feb 2014 107,083 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front panel badly corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2014 107,078 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front panel badly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 105,308 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

c0rr0sion on front panel

Pass 17 Jan 2012 104,407 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 104,405 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 103,171 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 103,171 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 101,749 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 101,749 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 99,842 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 99,842 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 95,850 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 94,070 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 90,557 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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J485 NHD is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 J485 NHD, 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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J485 NHD is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 20 March 1992.

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