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L3 WVR

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,530 mi
Last recorded122,530 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 WVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 122,530 miles

Nearside Outer CV boot slight leak.

Fail 23 Jan 2020 122,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer CV boot slight leak.

Offside Front Sill corroded.

Pass 13 Dec 2018 117,725 miles

Nearside Sill corroded.

Offside Sill corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2017 116,647 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 111,880 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 111,873 miles

Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 103,154 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 103,154 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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L3 WVR is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 113,088 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 L3 WVR, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L3 WVR registered?

L3 WVR is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is L3 WVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 WVR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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