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N309 TCG

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Green Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

152,929 mi
Last recorded152,929 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN309 TCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 152,929 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 152,927 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment lock nut and joint insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2023 152,824 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 150,927 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 150,926 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 148,674 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heatshield partially insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2020 148,674 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heatshield partially insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2019 146,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2018 145,247 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 145,223 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 143,450 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 143,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded hole (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear brake discs back plate is corroded & loose

Pass 29 Jun 2016 141,661 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust heat shield is loose

offside & nearside front tyres are worn on the inner edges // cracking

offside front tyre is very close to inner wheel arch on full lock

Pass 29 Jun 2015 138,795 miles

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

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

brake pipes from compensator are corroded

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2015 138,720 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

brake pipes from compensator are corroded

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2014 135,175 miles

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

brake pipes from compensator valve are corroded

offside front tyre has been rubbing on the inner wheel arch but not time of test

Fail 16 Jun 2014 135,128 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

brake pipes from compensator valve are corroded

offside front tyre has been rubbing on the inner wheel arch but not time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2013 131,086 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 131,041 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 127,169 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips in the windscreen

Fail 25 Jun 2012 127,086 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips in the windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2011 123,277 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip in the windscreen

n/s/f lower arm rear bush is split

Fail 30 Jun 2011 123,277 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip in the windscreen

n/s/f lower arm rear bush is split

Pass 21 Aug 2009 116,851 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 116,851 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes are corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2008 111,641 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 104,856 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 104,836 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front brake discs worn .

Offside inner drive shaft gaiter split .

Pass 23 Aug 2006 96,386 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 96,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 TCG is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Green with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 N309 TCG, 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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N309 TCG is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 19 July 1996.

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