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K42 ANT

1995 Volkswagen Corrado

Green Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,427 mi
Last recorded154,427 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Corrado116,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK42 ANT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 154,427 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 154,315 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 154,212 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 153,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

radiator mounting panel corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 153,033 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

radiator mounting panel corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 153,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 Front Anti-lock braking system component missing sensor (3.4.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak

radiator mounting panel corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 151,583 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 151,583 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 149,186 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 147,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2014 147,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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K42 ANT is a 1995 Volkswagen Corrado in Green with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K42 ANT, 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 K42 ANT registered?

K42 ANT is a 1995 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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