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K161 TJE

1993 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,192 mi
Last recorded115,192 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Corrado128,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK161 TJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 115,192 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 115,142 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 114,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 114,441 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 113,790 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 112,934 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 111,956 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 110,979 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 110,275 miles

Nearside Front slight play in strut top mount

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in strut top mount

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 109,522 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 108,734 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 108,225 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 108,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 107,057 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 105,752 miles

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

underside all very rustynsf seat belt wornslow to complete e/test ( all may req attn soon).

Fail 30 Apr 2014 105,752 miles

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

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

underside all very rustynsf seat belt wornslow to complete e/test ( all may req attn soon).

Fail 14 Aug 2013 105,721 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

suspension components rusting.exhaust fittings rusting.fuel pipes very rusty.slight wear on n/s/f seat belt.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 105,126 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake pipes/ brake ferrules/fuel components all very rusty (attention required soon), o/s/r shock absorber damp, exhaust rusting, front cross member very rusty, o/s caliper sticking

Pass 8 Jun 2011 105,126 miles

brake pipes/ brake ferrules/fuel components all very rusty (attention required soon), o/s/r shock absorber damp, exhaust rusting, front cross member very rusty, o/s caliper sticking

Pass 20 Aug 2009 93,441 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 93,441 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 84,981 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

lots of surface rust to suspension compoenets

Fail 11 Jul 2008 84,979 miles

Front Upper Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

lots of surface rust to suspension compoenets

Pass 2 Jan 2007 82,205 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2006 82,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 61,731 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 61,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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K161 TJE is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 128,806 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 K161 TJE, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K161 TJE is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 5 January 1993.

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