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K726 PKO

1992 Volkswagen Corrado

Purple Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,565 mi
Last recorded179,565 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Corrado128,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK726 PKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc
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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 179,565 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 179,019 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 178,686 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 178,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 176,065 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmissission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 172,783 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 172,765 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal soft (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Radiator burst (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched Catching on strut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2019 172,753 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 172,685 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges against turbo in engine bay (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up on right hand ~ left hand drive head unit (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right, left hand drive unit (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% , note only effecting hydrolic system (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Electrical wiring insecure exhaust wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front fog lamp out

Pass 31 Jul 2018 168,933 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 168,846 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 158,626 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 158,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 158,608 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Compensator to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Compensator to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Interacting with hazards/direction indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hose closest to compensator (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hose closest to compensator (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Several ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded All coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 157,605 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 157,601 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 154,140 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2014 154,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2013 152,356 miles

All valve stems starting to crack

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

Slight corrosion starting LH sill at rear

Fail 6 Aug 2013 152,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

All valve stems starting to crack

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight corrosion starting LH sill at rear

Pass 15 Jun 2012 148,309 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 148,309 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 110,600 miles

front & rear discs corroded/pitted

Fail 28 Jun 2011 110,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

excessive amount of loose wiring around dashboard area

front & rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2007 91,234 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 81,977 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 81,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 79,706 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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K726 PKO is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado in Purple with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 128,688 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 K726 PKO, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K726 PKO is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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