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G8 VLT

1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Purple Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,083 mi
Last recorded142,083 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Corrado123,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 VLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 142,083 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material far left pipe on abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

age related corrosion to rear beam axel

Pass 6 Oct 2018 141,822 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 140,595 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under body corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 138,906 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Aug 2016 138,905 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged o/s/f insecure (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 134,759 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 134,758 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 132,000 miles

front brake imbalance just under pass limit

Fail 29 Aug 2014 132,000 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake imbalance just under pass limit

Pass 23 Aug 2013 130,639 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 129,628 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 129,628 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 129,296 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 129,296 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 31 Dec 2007 129,163 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2006 127,846 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 124,868 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 124,772 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

oil leak

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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G8 VLT is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado in Purple with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G8 VLT, 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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G8 VLT is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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