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J40 VRG

1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Grey Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,867 mi
Last recorded95,867 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Corrado123,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 VRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 95,867 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 95,763 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 95,735 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 95,710 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 95,458 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 95,397 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 95,214 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 93,805 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 92,473 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 90,984 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 90,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 89,978 miles

Rear Exhaust Heavily Corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 89,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 89,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 87,235 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 83,195 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 80,049 miles

o/s/r tyre cracks in tread

Pass 29 Feb 2008 79,657 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread area

Fail 29 Feb 2008 79,657 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread area

Pass 1 Dec 2006 79,033 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 78,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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J40 VRG is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado in Grey with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J40 VRG, 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 J40 VRG registered?

J40 VRG is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is J40 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 VRG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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