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A18 AGY

1993 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,404 mi
Last recorded164,404 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Corrado128,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 AGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 164,404 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 164,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 154,426 miles

slight play in top steering column bush

Fail 18 Dec 2009 154,391 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in top steering column bush

Pass 4 Nov 2008 147,388 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

o/s front tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Pass 22 Nov 2007 140,581 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 140,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.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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A18 AGY is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 128,806 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 A18 AGY, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 AGY registered?

A18 AGY is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is A18 AGY safe to buy?

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