1993 Volkswagen Corrado 2.0L Petrol · L256 GUU
1993 Volkswagen Corrado (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 159,977 miles. MOT expired on 04 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L256 GUU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/03/2026
- 159,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L256 GUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volkswagen Corrado (L256 GUU) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened wishbone front bush mounting point modified/cut (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached WISHBONE, FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
L256 GUU Mileage History
- 28/04/2022155,215 mi
- 10/01/2024156,435 mi+1,220 mi
- 05/02/2025158,469 mi+2,034 mi
- 10/03/2026159,977 mi+1,508 mi
Average of roughly 1,232 miles per year across 4 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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