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L111 DMH

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,526 mi
Last recorded105,526 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 DMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 105,526 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 105,525 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 104,148 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2012 104,136 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

handbrake requires adjusting

Pass 1 Nov 2010 101,426 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2010 101,426 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 95,886 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 95,850 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 90,720 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 90,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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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L111 DMH is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 113,088 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 L111 DMH, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L111 DMH registered?

L111 DMH is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is L111 DMH safe to buy?

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