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FOW 7X

1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,694 mi
Last recorded141,694 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Corrado123,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOW 7X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 141,694 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 141,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 131,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 131,675 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 123,378 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 116,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 116,160 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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FOW 7X is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 FOW 7X, 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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What year was FOW 7X registered?

FOW 7X is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is FOW 7X safe to buy?

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