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N234 FKE

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,950 mi
Last recorded120,950 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN234 FKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 120,950 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 120,234 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 120,028 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2020 119,172 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Apr 2019 119,139 miles

Rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2018 118,556 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 118,556 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 118,301 miles

Nearside Rear back plate missing

Pass 30 Jul 2015 117,964 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs worn

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 117,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front and rear brake discs worn

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre surface cracks

Pass 18 Jul 2014 117,344 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 117,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 116,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak from the gear box

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 116,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Oil leak from the gear box

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 115,126 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Slight play in N/S/F Anti roll bar drop link

Very slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2011 114,105 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 110,333 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s head light

rear axle bushs

Fail 23 Jun 2010 110,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s head light

rear axle bushs

Pass 6 Jul 2009 105,654 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 105,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 101,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 91,892 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 91,891 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 77,831 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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N234 FKE is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N234 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 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 N234 FKE registered?

N234 FKE is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 17 April 1996.

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