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J486 PPL

1992 Volkswagen Corrado

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,483 mi
Last recorded118,483 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Corrado128,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ486 PPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 118,483 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 116,422 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 116,123 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 115,782 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 115,675 miles

panel under radiator corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2017 115,675 miles

Obligatory mirror missing interior (8.1.1)

panel under radiator corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 115,276 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 114,797 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 111,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 18 May 2013 111,382 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust bkt broken

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 111,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 111,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 108,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 103,723 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 98,565 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 98,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 93,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 90,623 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 90,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2006 84,658 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 79,913 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 79,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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J486 PPL is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J486 PPL, 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 J486 PPL registered?

J486 PPL is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 19 March 1992.

Is J486 PPL safe to buy?

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