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M4 XSW

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Green Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,539 mi
Last recorded60,539 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 XSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2023 60,539 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 60,527 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 60,509 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 60,496 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 60,409 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 60,195 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 58,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre valve slightly perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

silencer slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 57,023 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 54,841 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 53,997 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 53,551 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 53,115 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,650 miles

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

front & rear suspension slightly rusted

off side front brake not locking

slight play in steering column

Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

front & rear suspension slightly rusted

Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,234 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 50,961 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 XSW is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Green with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XSW, 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.

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What year was M4 XSW registered?

M4 XSW is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is M4 XSW safe to buy?

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