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N29 VWC

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Black Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,922 mi
Last recorded99,922 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 VWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 99,922 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 99,577 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 99,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt coming out of axle due to no nut (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 99,169 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened knocking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 99,166 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired and sealing boot no good (1.1.17 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed water leak at top hose area (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened knocking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened knocking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 98,726 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 98,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 97,535 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 96,849 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 95,590 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 94,597 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

various corrosion on front and rear suspension componants

Pass 25 Apr 2012 93,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre tread worn uneven

Pass 18 Mar 2011 90,937 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 89,640 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 89,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 May 2009 88,438 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on rear faces of front brake discs

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 6 May 2009 88,438 miles

corrosion on rear faces of front brake discs

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 7 May 2008 86,642 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 May 2008 86,642 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 80,949 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 72,789 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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N29 VWC is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Black with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N29 VWC, 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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N29 VWC is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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