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K7 HVW

1995 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

127,079 mi
Last recorded127,079 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Corrado116,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 HVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 127,079 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 125,109 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 123,753 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 122,956 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 122,209 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 120,888 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 119,865 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 117,441 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 117,313 miles

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2017 116,940 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 116,930 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 115,891 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 115,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2015 112,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 111,478 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 111,474 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 111,470 miles

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 111,425 miles

Exhaust has small hole

Pitted and scored front discs

Pitted and scored rear discs

Pass 7 Sep 2012 111,199 miles

middle exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2012 111,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

middle exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2011 111,071 miles

front wishbones corroding

rear axle rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2011 111,071 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front wishbones corroding

rear axle rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2010 110,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2010 110,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 109,257 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 108,413 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2007 108,101 miles

2x rear tyres wearing on inside

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

sump rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2007 108,101 miles

2x rear tyres wearing on inside

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

sump rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2006 107,457 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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K7 HVW is a 1995 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 K7 HVW, 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 K7 HVW registered?

K7 HVW is a 1995 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 7 June 1995.

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