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L888 CJR

1995 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

145,346 mi
Last recorded145,346 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Corrado116,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 CJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 145,346 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper slight play at top strut mount

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front inner sills holed but not within 30cm of any mounting

both front strut top mounts are slightly stiff/rough

coolant bottle low

Fail 7 Jun 2022 145,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Seized (1.1.17 (a))

Both front inner sills corrode/holed, not within 30cm of any mounting point

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside front fog light in-op

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play at nearside strut top mounting

Slight stiffness/roughness at both front strut top mountings

Pass 4 Dec 2019 145,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp in-op

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside coated with underseal.

Fail 4 Dec 2019 145,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp in-op

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside coated with underseal.

Pass 20 Nov 2018 144,806 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has slight leak at centre rear box (6.1.2 (a))

has very slight engine oil leak at sump

Pass 28 Nov 2014 142,847 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 142,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 136,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2013 136,743 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2012 129,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leaks

oil leaks at engine

Pass 12 Oct 2012 129,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leaks

oil leaks at engine

Pass 13 Oct 2011 126,822 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2011 126,822 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 125,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust sheilds loose.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 123,243 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 123,234 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 121,543 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 120,691 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 120,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 115,384 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 99,162 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 98,726 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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L888 CJR is a 1995 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 116,895 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 L888 CJR, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L888 CJR is a 1995 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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