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J6 VVR

1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Black Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,653 mi
Last recorded145,653 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Corrado123,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 VVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 145,653 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 144,536 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 143,755 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 143,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 140,706 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 140,706 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 140,245 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 140,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018
Fail 4 Jul 2018

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2017

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 26 Aug 2015 135,503 miles

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

battery slightly loose

Pass 6 Oct 2011 138,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010

battery loose

front discs surface rust

front offside tyre worn inner edge

nearside front tyre appraoching minimum worn inner edge

none standard exhaust

rear discs surface rust

rear number plate

Pass 21 Oct 2008 135,146 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust mount

Fail 13 Nov 2007 132,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 132,507 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 130,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both centre ex mounts weak

Fail 8 Nov 2005 128,325 miles

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 128,325 miles

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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J6 VVR is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado in Black with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J6 VVR, 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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J6 VVR is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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