MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,747 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All brake discs corroded & in poor condition.
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
non standard suspension & wheels fitted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All brake discs corroded & in poor condition.
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
non standard suspension & wheels fitted
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All brake discs in poor condition.
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Non standard suspension fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Lens cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
drivers seat difficult to adjust
front tyres heavily worn on inside edges
nearside front tyre low in tread
offside door mirror cracked
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
drivers seat difficult to adjust
front tyres heavily worn on inside edges
nearside front tyre low in tread
offside door mirror cracked
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside external door handle loose
rear exhaust surport hanger poor
suspension hight low
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
offside door external handle loose
slight blow on front exhaust
suspension very low
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L397 MTW is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado in White with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 L397 MTW, 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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L397 MTW is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 1 November 1993.
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