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L149 PVW

1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Black Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,481 mi
Last recorded185,481 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Corrado123,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL149 PVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2007 185,481 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 185,436 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 179,551 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 179,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L149 PVW is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado in Black with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L149 PVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L149 PVW registered?

L149 PVW is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L149 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L149 PVW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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