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N309 PCD

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Maroon Petrol 2860cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,525 mi
Last recorded132,525 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN309 PCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,860cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 132,525 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 132,371 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 132,059 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 131,523 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 130,965 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 130,845 miles

reverse lights inop

Pass 25 Mar 2020 130,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 130,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 129,662 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 129,157 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 128,388 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 128,386 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 127,745 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 127,741 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 127,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 127,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 126,427 miles

AS PER PREVIOUS MOT ADVISES

Fail 20 Dec 2011 126,410 miles

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

OSR SUBFRAME BUSH SPLITTING/POOR CONDITION==REAR SUSP SOFT AND BUMP STOPS BROKEN==LIFT IN FR STRUT TOPS==RIB BELT CRACKED==SLIGHT FR BRAKE INBALANCE

SLIGHT PLAY ST COL TOP BUSH==FOG SWITCH STICKS SLIGHTLY==REAR AND FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED==

Pass 10 Jan 2011 125,566 miles

RIB BELT CRACKED==CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES==SLIGHT SPLITS FR WISH REAR BUSHES==LIFT IN FR STRUT TOPS==NSR SHOCK LEAKING BUMP STOPS BRLKEN

abs light fLASHED ON==

Pass 4 Jan 2010 124,455 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 123,272 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 119,900 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 112,489 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 107,621 miles

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

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

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

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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N309 PCD is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Maroon with a 2,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N309 PCD, 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 N309 PCD registered?

N309 PCD is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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