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917 BUL

1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,317 mi
Last recorded115,317 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Corrado123,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration917 BUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 115,317 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 115,025 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 114,381 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 113,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 108,625 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 108,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 105,006 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 105,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 101,678 miles

All four tyres has wear patton on the inner edges!!!

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 101,678 miles

All four tyres has wear patton on the inner edges!!!

Pass 7 Sep 2011 97,785 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 93,803 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 93,797 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 90,054 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 90,048 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear subframe bushes in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2008 85,468 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 81,427 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 79,649 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front brake hose mounting missing

Fail 21 Nov 2006 79,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front brake hose mounting missing

Pass 17 Feb 2006 77,931 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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917 BUL is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 123,760 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 917 BUL, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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917 BUL is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 26 November 1994.

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