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N13 VRG

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 2860cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

210,032 mi
Last recorded210,032 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 VRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,860cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 210,032 miles

inside edge of front brake discs poor condition not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r tyre slightly lumpy tread on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 8 Jan 2010 210,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

inside edge of front brake discs poor condition not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r tyre slightly lumpy tread on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 202,153 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 202,148 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 193,995 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 187,844 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 181,568 miles

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)

Fail 19 Dec 2005 181,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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)

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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N13 VRG is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 2,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N13 VRG, 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 N13 VRG registered?

N13 VRG is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N13 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N13 VRG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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