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N101 FFA

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 2860cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,082 mi
Last recorded147,082 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 FFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,860cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 147,082 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 147,079 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 146,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 146,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 146,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 144,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 142,495 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 141,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 139,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 138,396 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 136,908 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 135,333 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 14 Jun 2016 135,331 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 9 Aug 2013 134,919 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 134,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 134,586 miles

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

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 21 Jun 2007 133,513 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S INNER RACK

Pass 18 May 2006 132,358 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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N101 FFA is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 2,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N101 FFA, 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 N101 FFA registered?

N101 FFA is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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