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L525 VKV

1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,203 mi
Last recorded139,203 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Corrado123,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL525 VKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 139,203 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 137,684 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 136,239 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 135,505 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 133,962 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 133,874 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 132,617 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 130,768 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 122,809 miles

both top leg mountings worn

centre ex box poor

rear axle beam bushes perrished

Pass 16 Apr 2007 114,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2006 114,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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L525 VKV is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L525 VKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L525 VKV?

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What year was L525 VKV registered?

L525 VKV is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 4 February 1994.

Is L525 VKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L525 VKV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L525 VKV have outstanding finance?

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