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K16 XVW

1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Black Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,141 mi
Last recorded87,141 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Corrado123,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 XVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 87,141 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 87,010 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 85,656 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 84,851 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 84,851 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 83,626 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 83,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust pipe fouling on rear axle beam

Pass 1 Mar 2021 83,302 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 81,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s strut top mounts play

Pass 12 Nov 2018 81,216 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 81,214 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 81,165 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 81,156 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 80,983 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 80,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear outer side wall cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2014 80,807 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 80,670 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 80,381 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 79,904 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 79,904 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 79,369 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 78,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 78,588 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 77,953 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 72,489 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 66,855 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 64,173 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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K16 XVW is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado in Black with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K16 XVW, 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 K16 XVW registered?

K16 XVW is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 14 December 1994.

Is K16 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K16 XVW shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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