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N28 VUX

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 2860cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,440 mi
Last recorded131,440 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 VUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,860cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 131,440 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 130,940 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 130,936 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 130,936 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing One nut from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 130,301 miles

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

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

rear disc,s corroded

slight noise offside front wheel

Fail 22 Apr 2011 130,301 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

rear disc,s corroded

slight noise offside front wheel

Pass 13 Apr 2010 129,400 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 129,388 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 123,318 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 123,240 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 117,395 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Nearside front anti roll bar link worn

Fail 29 Mar 2008 117,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Both front brake discs corroded

Nearside front anti roll bar link worn

Pass 6 Apr 2007 111,059 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 110,929 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 105,626 miles

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

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

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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N28 VUX is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 2,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N28 VUX, 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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N28 VUX is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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