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L18 NVW

1995 Volkswagen Corrado

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

148,109 mi
Last recorded148,109 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Corrado116,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 NVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 148,109 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 146,794 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 145,902 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 145,037 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 143,468 miles

Under body slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2021 141,596 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 141,300 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 141,207 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 140,238 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 140,102 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 138,697 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak all aftermarket coil springs fitted.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 138,073 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 138,073 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 137,040 miles

aftermarket coil springs fitted.

Fail 29 May 2013 136,735 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all aftermarket coil springs fitted.

front both seats slight insecure.

brake pedal rubber missing.

Pass 29 May 2013 136,735 miles

Oil leak

all aftermarket coil springs fitted.

front both seats slight insecure.

brake pedal rubber missing.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 128,011 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 128,011 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 115,960 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 106,751 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 106,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 103,656 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 103,653 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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L18 NVW is a 1995 Volkswagen Corrado in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L18 NVW, 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 L18 NVW registered?

L18 NVW is a 1995 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 3 January 1995.

Is L18 NVW safe to buy?

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