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M4 EFE

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

201,285 mi
Last recorded201,285 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 EFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 201,285 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 200,670 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 198,770 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 198,770 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 196,790 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 192,481 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 192,481 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 186,114 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 179,961 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 175,743 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 168,751 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 163,924 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 163,924 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 156,244 miles

registration plates may fail a mot test in the future

Fail 17 Dec 2007 156,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

registration plates may fail a mot test in the future

Pass 14 Dec 2006 149,080 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 149,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 141,076 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 135,425 miles

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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M4 EFE is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 113,088 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 M4 EFE, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M4 EFE registered?

M4 EFE is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is M4 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M4 EFE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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