MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,310 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear sub frame bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
hand brake long travel
Brake pipes coated heavily in substance
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front lower strut brace adjustment lock nuts loose
rear axle swivel joint rubber bushes slightly deteriorated
wheel spacers fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Corrado?
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J868 ROP is a 1991 Volkswagen Corrado in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1991 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 131,133 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 J868 ROP, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J868 ROP is a 1991 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 23 August 1991.
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