Volkswagen Corrado
From 3,292 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Corrados fare better: 1996 models pass at 79.7% vs 73.4% for 1992.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, emissions levels exceed default limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame and spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 78 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 78 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 73 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 72 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 71 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 70 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 69 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 67 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 62 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 55 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 54 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.9% of failures are serious: 38.2% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 10.7% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £136.
Volkswagen Corrado on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 83 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 83. At this rate, roughly 50.8 years until none remain. Now at 43.3% of its peak (8,910 in 1996 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 948 | 2,913 | +0 | -0 | +6 |
| 2025 Q2 | 945 | 2,910 | +0 | -6 | -6 |
| 2025 Q1 | 797 | 3,064 | +0 | -15 | -15 |
| 2024 Q4 | 779 | 3,097 | +0 | -62 | -62 |
| 2024 Q3 | 977 | 2,961 | +0 | -0 | +5 |
| 2024 Q2 | 989 | 2,944 | +0 | -0 | +63 |
| 2024 Q1 | 827 | 3,043 | +0 | -89 | -89 |
| 2023 Q4 | 844 | 3,115 | +0 | -22 | -22 |
3 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corrado Vr6 | Petrol | 574 | 64% |
| Corrado 16V | Diesel | 198 | 22% |
| Corrado G60 | Diesel | 122 | 14% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 79.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 1995 | 83% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 1994 | 76.3% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1993 | 77.7% | emissions levels exceed default limits, a wheel bearing with excessive play |
3 earlier years
| 1992 | 73.4% | a wheel bearing with excessive play, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 1991 | 84.1% | a wheel bearing with excessive play, emissions levels exceed default limits |
| 1990 | 76.1% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
Typical mileage
Half of all Corrados tested had between 109,756 and 167,853 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 140,418 median miles, the Corrado has 0.015 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Corrado MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Corrado has a 78.8% MOT pass rate based on 3,292 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Corrado?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Corrado is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 78 failures. Other common issues include emissions levels exceed default limits.
How many Volkswagen Corrados are on UK roads?
There are 948 Volkswagen Corrados currently licensed on UK roads, with 2,913 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Corrado at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Corrado is 140,418 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 109,756 and 167,853 miles.
Buying a used Corrado?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 78.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £136 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.