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L146 HJA

1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,885 mi
Last recorded22,885 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Corrado123,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL146 HJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 22,885 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2024 22,838 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear axle beam bush has cut in rubber

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rigid brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 13 Jul 2023 22,791 miles

Front suspension road springs slightly corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushes slightly damaged/cut

Rear suspension road springs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 22,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 22,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 22,544 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 22,385 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 22,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 22,152 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 22,002 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 21,696 miles

Both rear axle bushes starting to split/deteriorate

Pass 24 Apr 2015 21,415 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 21,159 miles

Both handbrake cables chaffing slightly on rear axle beam

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 20,820 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 20,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake pads starting to crack

Pass 22 May 2012 20,734 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,596 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 20,228 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 20,228 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 19,916 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 19,916 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,833 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 19,682 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 19,573 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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L146 HJA is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L146 HJA, 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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L146 HJA is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 4 March 1994.

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