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L397 MTW

1993 Volkswagen Corrado

White Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,747 mi
Last recorded145,747 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Corrado128,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL397 MTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 145,747 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 145,747 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 145,739 miles

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 ()

Pass 4 Jun 2013 143,636 miles

drivers seat difficult to adjust

front tyres heavily worn on inside edges

nearside front tyre low in tread

offside door mirror cracked

Fail 4 Jun 2013 143,636 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 138,771 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 138,771 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 129,052 miles

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)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 128,936 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 123,972 miles

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)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 123,959 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 119,222 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 111,362 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 110,689 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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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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