1996 Volkswagen Corrado 2.9L Petrol · KFO 897
1996 Volkswagen Corrado (2.9L, petrol). First registered 10/04/1996. Recorded mileage 158,576 miles. MOT valid until 20/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2861cc
KFO 897 Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 158,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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KFO 897 Mileage History
- 08/07/2026158,572 mi
- 22/07/2026158,576 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 104 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
KFO 897 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Corrado (KFO 897) between July 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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