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J555 HWW

1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Silver Petrol 2860cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,203 mi
Last recorded115,203 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Corrado123,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 HWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,860cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 115,203 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 113,533 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 110,847 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 109,139 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 109,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted flexible brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure flexible brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake insecure flexible brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 107,534 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2010 105,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 103,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 101,000 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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J555 HWW is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado in Silver with a 2,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J555 HWW, 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 J555 HWW registered?

J555 HWW is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 29 March 1994.

Is J555 HWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 HWW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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