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M946 VHJ

1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,549 mi
Last recorded152,549 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Corrado123,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM946 VHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 152,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

knocking on o/s front of vehicle unable to find any loose or worn parts at time of test

Fail 11 Dec 2009 152,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 15 Dec 2008 140,110 miles

exhaust rusty + blowing.

hand brake security.

Fail 9 Dec 2008 139,667 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust rusty + blowing.

hand brake security.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 125,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front abs wiring insecure.

n/s rack boot twisted.

Fail 31 Oct 2007 124,677 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front abs wiring insecure.

n/s rack boot twisted.

Pass 22 Nov 2006 115,853 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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M946 VHJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 M946 VHJ, 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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M946 VHJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 30 November 1994.

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