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N310 PCD

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Maroon Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,635 mi
Last recorded100,635 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN310 PCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 100,635 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 99,415 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 98,779 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 97,935 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 97,515 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 96,690 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 95,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 92,985 miles

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

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

Offside Rear bumpstop perrished

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 89,615 miles

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

Offside Front stone chip in headlight

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

rear axle bushes perishing

rear bump stops perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2015 85,126 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 80,696 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 76,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r bump stop perishing

rear axle bushes worn/splitting

Pass 23 Nov 2012 72,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front tyres approaching wear bar limits

offside rear bump stop deteroirating

Pass 23 Nov 2011 68,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,305 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2009 61,896 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 58,223 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 58,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 55,813 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2006 53,629 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 50,667 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 50,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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N310 PCD is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Maroon with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N310 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 N310 PCD registered?

N310 PCD is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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