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L558 XNV

1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Black Petrol 2860cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,913 mi
Last recorded128,913 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Corrado123,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL558 XNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,860cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 128,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst to downpipe flange (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 125,768 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 123,761 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated/incorrectly positioned

o/s/r inner tyre wall slightly perished/split

Pass 15 Jul 2014 120,654 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 117,555 miles

underbody corroded around jacking points

Fail 2 May 2012 117,547 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

brake service

exaust has movement at the cat flange but not blowing

front brake discs pitted

off side headlight image is slightly affected ...

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Aug 2008 112,530 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 110,663 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 107,691 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 107,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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L558 XNV is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado in Black with a 2,860cc 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 L558 XNV, 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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What year was L558 XNV registered?

L558 XNV is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 30 June 1994.

Is L558 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L558 XNV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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