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G5 SVW

1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Purple Petrol 2860cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

216,572 mi
Last recorded216,572 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Corrado123,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 SVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,860cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 216,572 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 214,330 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 212,739 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 211,924 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 211,699 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 211,206 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 207,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both sides

Pass 27 Oct 2017 207,714 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2017 207,714 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x 2 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x 2 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner/outer edges

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre outer edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2011 207,679 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear brake disc has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2010 196,728 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 192,459 miles

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

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

Reduced front suspension travel due to aftermarket units fitted

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 192,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 185,098 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 181,070 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 181,060 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 170,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

offside inner cv gaitor split

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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G5 SVW is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado in Purple with a 2,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G5 SVW, 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 G5 SVW registered?

G5 SVW is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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