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L189 WRP

1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Black Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,031 mi
Last recorded118,031 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Corrado123,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL189 WRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 118,031 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 117,984 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 117,983 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 117,867 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 117,797 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 117,628 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 117,075 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 117,075 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 116,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 116,936 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 114,556 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 114,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 110,475 miles

Oil leak

ALL brake pipes need cleaning up or replacing!!!!

Pass 17 Apr 2012 106,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 102,843 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres tread stepped

strong advise both front tyres worn edges

Pass 19 Apr 2010 98,906 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 98,906 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

o/s/f inner driveshaft gaitor partly missing

Pass 15 Apr 2009 94,449 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 91,766 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 87,463 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 81,391 miles

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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L189 WRP is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado in Black with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 123,760 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 L189 WRP, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L189 WRP registered?

L189 WRP is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 16 June 1994.

Is L189 WRP safe to buy?

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