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D16 SMB

1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,697 mi
Last recorded144,697 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Corrado123,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 SMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 144,697 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 144,504 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 144,310 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 144,084 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 143,947 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2021 143,646 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 143,380 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 143,318 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 142,883 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 142,743 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 142,739 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 142,437 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

petrol pipes at rear badly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 141,483 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 140,129 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 138,840 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 136,737 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 136,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 133,139 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 133,085 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 129,105 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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D16 SMB is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D16 SMB, 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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D16 SMB is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 22 December 1994.

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