1994 Volkswagen Corrado 2.9L Petrol · L501 FHO
1994 Volkswagen Corrado (2.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1994. Recorded mileage 172,133 miles. MOT expired on 05 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L501 FHO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/02/2023
- 172,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L501 FHO 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 1994 Volkswagen Corrado (L501 FHO) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle i”; “Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
L501 FHO Mileage History
- 22/02/2022170,360 mi
- 28/02/2023172,133 mi+1,773 mi
Average of roughly 1,746 miles per year across 2 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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