1992 Volkswagen Corrado 1.8L Petrol · J518 MLP
1992 Volkswagen Corrado (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1992. Recorded mileage 132,766 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jan 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jan 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J518 MLP Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2015
- 132,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J518 MLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Volkswagen Corrado (J518 MLP) between February 2006 and January 2015.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “An item not tested (Manual)”.
J518 MLP Mileage History
- 03/02/2006115,305 mi
- 03/04/2007118,204 mi+2,899 mi
- 05/06/2008120,761 mi+2,557 mi
- 30/04/2009120,876 mi+115 mi
- 08/05/2009120,950 mi+74 mi
- 04/08/2011123,841 mi+2,891 mi
- 05/08/2011123,841 mi
- 16/11/2012123,862 mi+21 mi
- 22/10/2013125,505 mi+1,643 mi
- 06/01/2015132,766 mi+7,261 mi
Average of roughly 1,957 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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