CarVerify

Free Car Check

N16 VRG

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 2861cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,349 mi
Last recorded81,349 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 VRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 81,349 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 81,349 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 81,314 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 12 Dec 2019 81,313 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 9 Aug 2018 81,172 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,702 miles

nearside front wiper blade showing signs of slight deterioration

Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,436 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 80,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing attachment stalk and clip missing (5.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,128 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 79,075 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre badly perished

support bolt missing from dip stick tube

Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,111 miles

damage to upper edge of windscreen not in swept area

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Feb 2013 78,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to upper edge of windscreen not in swept area

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Dec 2011 74,804 miles

advise both off side tyres wearing inner edge

advise front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped

advise handbrake travel very high

advise wiper operation smeary

Fail 7 Dec 2011 74,781 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

advise both off side tyres wearing inner edge

advise front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped

advise handbrake travel very high

advise rear metal brake pipes corroding

advise wiper operation smeary

Pass 14 Dec 2010 71,760 miles

advise both front brake discs corroded and lipped

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise both front wiper rubbers starting to split

advise both rear subframe bushes worn

advise handbrake travel very high,on legal requirements

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise slight movement in off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Dec 2009 66,713 miles

advise coolant exspansion bottle weeping

advise handbrake travel on legal requirements

advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2008 60,731 miles

front wipers smeary

nearside front rubber brake hose cracked and perished

nearside front topmount movement

offside front rubber brake hose cracked and perished

offside front topmount movement

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Dec 2007 55,389 miles

nearside & offside rear wheel bearing slight play

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside wiper smearing screen

Pass 14 Dec 2006 51,449 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
Full Volkswagen Corrado reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N16 VRG is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N16 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N16 VRG?

You can check the full history of N16 VRG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N16 VRG registered?

N16 VRG is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N16 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 VRG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N16 VRG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N16 VRG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.