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M814 LYY

1995 Volkswagen Corrado

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,163 mi
Last recorded117,163 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Corrado116,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM814 LYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 117,163 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 117,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 117,119 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 113,247 miles

n/s rear tyre has a cracked side wall

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 22 Oct 2008 113,247 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre has a cracked side wall

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2007 109,697 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 103,296 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 103,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 99,220 miles

nearside rear tyre nailed

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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M814 LYY is a 1995 Volkswagen Corrado in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M814 LYY, 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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M814 LYY is a 1995 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 12 April 1995.

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