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L440 TFY

1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Purple Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,820 mi
Last recorded125,820 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Corrado123,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL440 TFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 125,820 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 125,818 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 125,719 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 123,103 miles

Front bumper skirt & inner wing cover insecure

Offside Front Outer edge showing sidewall damage not to cords

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 123,098 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front bumper skirt & inner wing cover insecure

Offside Front Outer edge showing sidewall damage not to cords

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 113,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 106,129 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 101,395 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 95,587 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 87,267 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 87,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Sep 2006 86,029 miles

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

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

n/s steering rack gaiter twisted

o/s front tyre underinflated

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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L440 TFY is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado in Purple with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L440 TFY, 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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L440 TFY is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 17 February 1994.

Is L440 TFY safe to buy?

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