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L523 XHP

1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,660 mi
Last recorded174,660 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Corrado123,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL523 XHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 174,660 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 171,714 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to nearside and offside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle is stiff

emissions needed to have a 2nd fast idle test to pass

fuel lines are rusty

offside outer c.v boot is quite perished

signs of old coolant staining above and around oil filter area. slight weep at present

slight weep from fuel filter area

the exhaust cat is very rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2018 169,946 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 164,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system component modified but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 158,013 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 158,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 155,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 151,965 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 136,311 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 136,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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L523 XHP is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L523 XHP, 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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L523 XHP is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 16 May 1994.

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