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L188 RWV

1993 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

217,512 mi
Last recorded217,512 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Corrado128,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL188 RWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 217,512 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 214,906 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 213,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 211,881 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 210,996 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 210,493 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 210,333 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 210,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 205,706 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 198,546 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 189,804 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 183,800 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 177,949 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 170,986 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 164,414 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 159,218 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 153,340 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 153,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 148,850 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 148,722 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 146,909 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 146,903 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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 2 Jan 2008 145,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 143,725 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 135,916 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 135,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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L188 RWV is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 L188 RWV, 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 L188 RWV registered?

L188 RWV is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L188 RWV safe to buy?

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