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N212 FKE

2003 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

219,236 mi
Last recorded219,236 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN212 FKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 219,236 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front to rear X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2025 219,236 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front to rear X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 217,337 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 217,337 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 216,585 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 216,359 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 215,590 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 215,432 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 215,432 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 211,381 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 206,189 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 206,189 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 May 2016 199,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 196,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2015 196,124 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2015 196,111 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2014 192,041 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 192,020 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 183,789 miles

play in o/s/f steering rack inner joint

rear silencer front clamp corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2012 183,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

play in o/s/f steering rack inner joint

rear silencer front clamp corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 175,775 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 169,344 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 169,344 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 156,827 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 136,912 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 136,151 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 117,621 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long travel on foot brake

Pass 30 May 2006 101,103 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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N212 FKE is a 2003 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N212 FKE, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N212 FKE is a 2003 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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