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1995 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO2.9L Petrol

J5 TRM

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1995 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO — Petrol, 2861cc. This vehicle has 60,807 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 27/07/2026
Tax
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
1995
Engine
2861cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a strong roadworthiness profile with a stable maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted on 28 July 2025 at 60,807 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. While a failure was noted in June 2024 at the same mileage, the immediate rectification and subsequent pass show that the vehicle has maintained a clean record in the following year. The mileage data is exceptionally low for a 31-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,000 miles per year. Between June 2022 and June 2024, the car covered only 24 miles, moving from 60,783 to 60,807 miles. This pattern suggests the vehicle spends long periods stationary or is used very sparingly. While this limits mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain components, stationary vehicles often suffer from degradation of rubber-based parts, fluid acidity, and potential corrosion on exposed metal surfaces. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity of the chassis, as the Corrado is prone to corrosion in the sills, wing arches, and floor pans. Given the extremely low usage, the inspector should specifically check for perished suspension bushes and cracked brake hoses which become brittle due to age rather than mileage. The braking system also requires scrutiny for tyre flat spots or seized calipers, as low-frequency use often leads to surface rust on the discs and internal seizing of the pistons.

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55
/ 100 · Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 7 Jun 2026, 01:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a strong roadworthiness profile with a stable maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted on 28 July 2025 at 60,807 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. While a failure was noted in June 2024 at the same mileage, the immediate rectification and subsequent pass show that the vehicle has maintained a clean record in the following year. The mileage data is exceptionally low for a 31-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,000 miles per year. Between June 2022 and June 2024, the car covered only 24 miles, moving from 60,783 to 60,807 miles. This pattern suggests the vehicle spends long periods stationary or is used very sparingly. While this limits mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain components, stationary vehicles often suffer from degradation of rubber-based parts, fluid acidity, and potential corrosion on exposed metal surfaces. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity of the chassis, as the Corrado is prone to corrosion in the sills, wing arches, and floor pans. Given the extremely low usage, the inspector should specifically check for perished suspension bushes and cracked brake hoses which become brittle due to age rather than mileage. The braking system also requires scrutiny for tyre flat spots or seized calipers, as low-frequency use often leads to surface rust on the discs and internal seizing of the pistons.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1995 Volkswagen Corrado (J5 TRM) has a recorded MOT history spanning from June 2022 to July 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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