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N188 XJM

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Black Petrol 2860cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,649 mi
Last recorded141,649 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 XJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,860cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2019 141,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 141,589 miles

Corrosion in sill behind front wheel arch which has created a hole, but is not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Pipes on steering rack (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 141,588 miles

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

Corrosion in sill behind front wheel arch which has created a hole, but is not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Pipes on steering rack (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 141,401 miles

Nearside Front flexible brake hose mounting bracket has broken away from the body at one end (but is still secure )

Pass 6 Apr 2016 141,301 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 141,105 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 140,683 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 140,674 miles

Centre Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

catalytic converter heat shield not fully supported

exhaust centre section hanger has slight corrosion

nearside front brake hose mounting not fully supported

Pass 8 Feb 2013 140,626 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 140,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 140,210 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 140,208 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 139,453 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 137,627 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 132,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 132,411 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 128,353 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 128,240 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 124,920 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 121,645 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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N188 XJM is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Black with a 2,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N188 XJM, 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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N188 XJM is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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