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N100 VSR

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Silver Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

50,189 mi
Last recorded50,189 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 VSR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 50,189 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 50,187 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 50,187 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 49,255 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 48,897 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 47,143 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 46,328 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 45,133 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 44,117 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 43,541 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,355 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 43,340 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,961 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,814 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake discs showimg surface corrosion.both n/s main brake pipes at bulk head (front to rears) are corroded at fixing clips, to borderline condition.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,543 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 37,049 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007
Fail 28 Feb 2007 35,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,690 miles

see previous VT32. exhaust repair not perminent.

Fail 7 Mar 2006 31,689 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f. o/s/f. n/s/r. valve to o/s/r. brake pipes in rusty condition. recommend new pipes . rear hub bearings have free play

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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N100 VSR is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Silver with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N100 VSR, 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 N100 VSR registered?

N100 VSR is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N100 VSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N100 VSR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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