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N221 KGO

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Green Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,364 mi
Last recorded86,364 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 KGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 86,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 79,154 miles

ABS light intermittently comming on

Coolant leak

Drivers door outer handle sticking

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

passengers front seat tilt inop

Pass 13 Jun 2011 71,493 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to ns outer sill

various minor chips to front screen

Fail 15 Apr 2011 70,012 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

various minor chips to front screen

very slight play in steering rack at os

Pass 7 May 2010 61,920 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight leak at steering rack

Pass 7 May 2010 61,920 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight leak at steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2006 60,178 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 60,178 miles

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

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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N221 KGO is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Green with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N221 KGO, 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 N221 KGO registered?

N221 KGO is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N221 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N221 KGO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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