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J487 EWW

1992 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,200 mi
Last recorded92,200 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Corrado128,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ487 EWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 92,200 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 918,001 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 91,800 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

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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J487 EWW is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J487 EWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J487 EWW registered?

J487 EWW is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 1 June 1992.

Is J487 EWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J487 EWW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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