1995 Volkswagen Corrado 2.9L Petrol · M281 EYS
1995 Volkswagen Corrado (2.9L, petrol). First registered 16 Feb 1995. Recorded mileage 142,841 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M281 EYS Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 142,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M281 EYS Mileage History
- 15/03/200673,122 mi
- 17/03/200673,148 mi+26 mi
- 01/03/200778,591 mi+5,443 mi
- 12/03/200887,331 mi+8,740 mi
- 13/03/200887,331 mi
- 26/11/200894,211 mi+6,880 mi
- 01/12/2009102,699 mi+8,488 mi
- 04/12/2009102,731 mi+32 mi
- 09/12/2010110,324 mi+7,593 mi
- 05/12/2011115,826 mi+5,502 mi
- 08/12/2011115,907 mi+81 mi
- 27/11/2012120,429 mi+4,522 mi
- 05/12/2012120,527 mi+98 mi
- 04/12/2013124,746 mi+4,219 mi
- 11/12/2014128,874 mi+4,128 mi
- 16/12/2015133,326 mi+4,452 mi
- 23/12/2015133,422 mi+96 mi
- 08/12/2016137,475 mi+4,053 mi
- 15/12/2016137,490 mi+15 mi
- 26/03/2018140,763 mi+3,273 mi
- 06/04/2018140,805 mi+42 mi
- 30/03/2019141,513 mi+708 mi
- 18/06/2026142,841 mi+1,328 mi
Average of roughly 3,441 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
M281 EYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Volkswagen Corrado (M281 EYS) between March 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)”; “Anti-lock braking system component missing both rear abs rings (3.4.2)”; “Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)”.
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