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L396 UHW

1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

143,211 mi
Last recorded143,211 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Corrado123,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL396 UHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 143,211 miles

Air box insecure

Nearside Front Indicator lamp lens missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 142,310 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air box insecure

Nearside Front Indicator lamp lens missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 139,945 miles

Centre Exhaust mountings starting to split but still supporting exhaust

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 139,945 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust mountings starting to split but still supporting exhaust

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 138,063 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 138,063 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 134,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 127,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 127,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 123,342 miles

n/s gearbox mount bolt loose

side wall damaged n/s rear tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2012 123,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s gearbox mount bolt loose

o/s driveshaft damper insecure

rear exhaust clamp missing

side wall damaged n/s rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2011 118,648 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 118,648 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2010 116,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 116,344 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 108,302 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 108,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 101,078 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2007 94,004 miles

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

N/S wiper linkage/spindle slightly worn

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

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

Vibration damper loose on O/S/F drive shaft

Pass 7 Sep 2006 86,464 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 86,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2005 79,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Poss. puncture n/s rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2005 79,814 miles

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

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

Poss. puncture n/s rear tyre

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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L396 UHW is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 L396 UHW, 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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L396 UHW is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 20 April 1994.

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