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J4 BWG

1995 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,848 mi
Last recorded119,848 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Corrado116,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 BWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 119,848 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 119,809 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 119,725 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 118,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f fog light cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2012 116,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

battery insecure

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Fail 6 Aug 2012 116,934 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

battery insecure

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 4 Aug 2011 115,948 miles

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

inter/med silancer in poor condition

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2008 115,898 miles

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

inter/med silancer in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2007 111,188 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

nearside front headlamp poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2006 105,437 miles

please see vt32 issued18/09/2006

Fail 18 Sep 2006 105,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front no.plate in poor condition

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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J4 BWG is a 1995 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 116,895 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 J4 BWG, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J4 BWG registered?

J4 BWG is a 1995 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 13 October 1995.

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