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L165 RDT

1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Grey Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

205,707 mi
Last recorded205,707 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Corrado123,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL165 RDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 205,707 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

underside corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 205,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front lower wings rusty but not structual or has holes

both rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2023 204,575 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

areas of corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2023 204,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

areas of corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2022 204,315 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 204,053 miles

areas of corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2020 203,345 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 202,593 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 17 May 2018 202,196 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 May 2017 200,030 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

nearside outer c.v gaiter slightly perished.

nearside outer sill starting to corrode.

Pass 25 May 2016 195,773 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer (3.5.1g)

nearside outer sill starting to corrode.

play in offside steering rack inner joint.

rear seats removed.

Pass 21 May 2015 191,873 miles

rear seats have been removed.

Pass 10 May 2014 189,630 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 May 2013 187,114 miles

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated.

rear wheel arches to sills corroding.

Fail 28 May 2013 187,114 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated.

rear wheel arches to sills corroding.

Pass 28 May 2012 185,197 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle bushes deteriorating.

Pass 26 May 2011 183,682 miles

rear axle bushes deteriorating.

screw in offside rear tyre tread.

slight play offside front anti-roll bar link arm.

Pass 22 May 2010 179,934 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle bushes deteriorating.

slight play o/s/f anti-roll bar link arm balljoint.

Pass 29 May 2009 176,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 May 2008 170,356 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 163,996 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2006 152,641 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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L165 RDT is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado in Grey with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L165 RDT, 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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L165 RDT is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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