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N170 KMR

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 2860cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,624 mi
Last recorded117,624 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 KMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,860cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 117,624 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 117,138 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 116,509 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 115,935 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 115,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 114,729 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 113,739 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 112,175 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 109,475 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 109,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front cross member corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 108,973 miles

Nearside Front headlight image/pattern is slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front lower engine mount starting to leak

both bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

both rear wheel bearing slight play

exhaust slight blow

Fail 26 Apr 2017 108,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

nearside headlamp image/ pattern is slightly deteriorated

rear brake imbalance readings- o/s/r 130, n/s/r 70

Pass 19 Apr 2006 68,323 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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N170 KMR is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 2,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N170 KMR, 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 N170 KMR registered?

N170 KMR is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N170 KMR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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