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N311 UPA

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,101 mi
Last recorded167,101 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN311 UPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 167,101 miles

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at front

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Slight front brake imbalanace noted

Pass 6 Jun 2014 155,656 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 155,656 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 149,085 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 139,859 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 130,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2010 122,339 miles

front anti roll bar bushes have lift

Fail 7 Oct 2009 113,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 113,384 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 105,924 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 96,951 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 89,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 80,435 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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N311 UPA is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N311 UPA, 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 N311 UPA registered?

N311 UPA is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N311 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N311 UPA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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