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C6 RDO

1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Purple Petrol 2860cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,004 mi
Last recorded128,004 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Corrado123,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 RDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,860cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 128,004 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 128,004 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 127,478 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 127,100 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 125,940 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 125,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 125,514 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 123,823 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 122,462 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 121,676 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 121,649 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 22 Sep 2015 178,139 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonit (6.4.1)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part burst under brake check (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 18 Jul 2008 117,562 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

plastic covers fitted to sills

play in steering column area

rear brake pipe corrosion [ as marked ]

Pass 14 Jul 2006 94,766 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 94,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres wrong size for rims

Pass 25 Jul 2005 81,291 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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C6 RDO is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado in Purple with a 2,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C6 RDO, 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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C6 RDO is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 23 June 1994.

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