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N252 XJM

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,435 mi
Last recorded119,435 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN252 XJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 119,435 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 119,180 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 118,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2019 117,027 miles

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

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

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

cant see brake pads for depth remaining

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2018 115,815 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 115,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2018 115,810 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure upper pinch loose (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner rack joint have play ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear buses perished (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge 205/40R16

both front wiper smearing

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2017 114,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 109,158 miles

coil overs fitted all round

engine sump slightly damaged / oil leaks on engine

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2015 106,544 miles

DRIVERS SEAT TILT MECHANISM INOP

EX CORRODED

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

TYRES SIZE FRONT 205 / 40 / 16 W -- REARS 215 / 40 / 16 W

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

WATER LEAKS ON ENGINE

Pass 20 Jan 2014 101,732 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 96,770 miles

COIL OVERS / LOWERING SPRINGS FITTED ALL ROUND

DRIVERS SEAT TILT INOP

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE / SOME COMPONANTS COVERED IN OIL CONTAMINATION

SLIGHT FLEXING / KNOTCHY OPERATION ON HAND BRAKE LEVER WHEN APPLIED

SUSPENSION RIDE HARD

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

UNDERSIDE / UNDERSEAL SPLITTING / FLAKING ALLOWING WATER INGRESS

Fail 25 Jan 2013 96,770 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

COIL OVERS / LOWERING SPRINGS FITTED ALL ROUND

DRIVERS SEAT TILT INOP

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE / SOME COMPONANTS COVERED IN OIL CONTAMINATION

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

SLIGHT FLEXING / KNOTCHY OPERATION ON HAND BRAKE LEVER WHEN APPLIED

SUSPENSION RIDE HARD

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

UNDERSIDE / UNDERSEAL SPLITTING / FLAKING ALLOWING WATER INGRESS

Pass 26 Jan 2012 90,828 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 90,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 88,122 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

coolant level low

heavy engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2011 88,122 miles

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

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

All rear brake pipes corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

coolant level low

heavy engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2010 80,746 miles

o/s/r wheel brg slight free play

Pass 14 Jan 2009 74,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advance movement in o/s steering rack

both rear flexible brake hose furrels corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2007 66,431 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 66,431 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 64,258 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 62,297 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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N252 XJM is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N252 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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N252 XJM is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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