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Volkswagen Corrado

Green · Petrol · 1995 · 2,861 cc

C5 OEMMOT history

C5 OEM is a green petrol Volkswagen Corrado first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2021 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 174,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2021
Mileage
174,406 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 OEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Corrado
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,861 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2021
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

C5 OEM was last recorded at 174,406 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,392 miles · 28 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
2,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,406 miles
  • 2020 – 174,392 miles
  • 2017 – 174,379 miles
  • 2015 – 173,551 miles
  • 2014 – 173,150 miles
  • 2013 – 173,056 miles
  • 2011 – 170,804 miles
  • 2010 – 169,390 miles
  • 2009 – 164,438 miles
  • 2008 – 153,372 miles
  • 2007 – 144,065 miles
  • 2006 – 131,476 miles
  • 2005 – 119,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail174,406 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Body has slight corrosion all underside (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail174,406 miles (+14)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,406 miles
    Test number
    271532867544
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass174,392 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    174,392 miles
    Test number
    147021155431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail174,390 miles (+11)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,390 miles
    Test number
    533409006790
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass174,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    174,379 miles
    Test number
    503610935936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail174,379 miles (+828)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,379 miles
    Test number
    540610197984
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  6. Pass173,551 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    173,551 miles
    Test number
    352567223966
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all underside (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySmoking slightly from exhaust

  7. Fail173,551 miles (+401)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,551 miles
    Test number
    636101233128
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all underside (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Pass173,150 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    173,150 miles
    Test number
    937434044242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail173,149 miles (+93)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,149 miles
    Test number
    126060944284
    • FailureCentre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass173,056 miles (+7)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    173,056 miles
    Test number
    138747013448
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust box mounting deteriorating

  11. Fail173,049 miles (+2,245)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,049 miles
    Test number
    206935313046
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust box mounting deteriorating

  12. Pass170,804 miles (+1,414)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    170,804 miles
    Test number
    737946551382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail169,390 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,390 miles
    Test number
    221025260334
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise N/S door mirror missing.
    • NoteAdvise rear brake discs badly corroded

  14. Pass169,390 miles (+4,952)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    169,390 miles
    Test number
    830945060388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise N/S door mirror missing.
    • NoteAdvise rear brake discs badly corroded

  15. Pass164,438 miles (+11,066)11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    164,438 miles
    Test number
    904610639303
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low inner edges

  16. Pass153,372 miles (+9,307)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    153,372 miles
    Test number
    732274888298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

  17. Pass144,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    144,065 miles
    Test number
    994678777222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail144,065 miles (+12,589)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,065 miles
    Test number
    870227677253
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  19. Pass131,476 miles (+11,924)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    131,476 miles
    Test number
    134145166270
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteWear in adjustable steering column

  20. Pass119,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    119,552 miles
    Test number
    330899375494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail119,552 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,552 miles
    Test number
    823009575212
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about C5 OEM

Does C5 OEM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 OEM expired on 27 Jul 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 OEM?
The MOT on C5 OEM expired on 27 Jul 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 OEM done?
C5 OEM was recorded at 174,406 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 2,829 miles a year.
Has C5 OEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 OEM has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 OEM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C5 OEM find?
C5 OEM failed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 5 major defects: nearside front headlamp insecure; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill corroded; offside rear rear fog lamp not working, and 2 more.

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