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L170 VCS

1993 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 2860cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,250 mi
Last recorded118,250 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Corrado128,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL170 VCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,860cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2007 118,250 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 109,200 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank straps slight corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2006 109,199 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 109,198 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank straps slight corrosion

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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L170 VCS is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 2,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L170 VCS, 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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What year was L170 VCS registered?

L170 VCS is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L170 VCS safe to buy?

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