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K7 XBX

1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,224 mi
Last recorded67,224 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Corrado123,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 XBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 67,224 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 68,749 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 68,736 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 66,237 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 66,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 68,037 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 65,880 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 65,875 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 63,880 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 63,136 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 62,775 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 62,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,018 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 58,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 55,435 miles

both front metal brake pipes are becoming corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,937 miles

Oil leak from engine

Rear wiper blade split

Stone damage to nearside front indicator and offside headlamp lenses

Pass 6 Oct 2010 50,108 miles

Centre exhaust mount cracked

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Rear wiper blade split

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,296 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 47,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,991 miles

Front discs pitted, corroded and in poor condition on inner edge.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,734 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2006 38,135 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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K7 XBX is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K7 XBX, 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 K7 XBX registered?

K7 XBX is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for K7 XBX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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