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Volkswagen Corrado

Green · Petrol · 1992 · 1,781 cc

K48 AAWMOT history

K48 AAW is a green petrol Volkswagen Corrado first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 151,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
151,443 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K48 AAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Corrado
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K48 AAW was last recorded at 151,443 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 74 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Aug 2011: 13,604 miles, lower than 136,044 miles on 20 Aug 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
151,369 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
74 miles
Average per year
1,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,443 miles
  • 2025 – 151,369 miles
  • 2024 – 149,727 miles
  • 2013 – 141,680 miles
  • 2012 – 138,770 miles
  • 2011 – 13,604 miles
  • 2010 – 134,151 miles
  • 2009 – 129,278 miles
  • 2008 – 128,509 miles
  • 2006 – 125,727 miles
  • 2005 – 112,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,443 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2011

  • Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Headlamp insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,443 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    151,443 miles
    Test number
    127296772498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail151,369 miles (+1,642)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,369 miles
    Test number
    314013102133
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass149,727 miles (+8,047)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    149,727 miles
    Test number
    796163334008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    141,680 miles
    Test number
    746462083206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail141,680 miles (+2,910)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,680 miles
    Test number
    425990183210
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  6. Pass138,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    138,770 miles
    Test number
    956904982259
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  7. Fail138,770 miles (+125,166)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,770 miles
    Test number
    318583982472
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  8. Pass13,604 miles (-122,440)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    13,604 miles
    Test number
    578264431228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  9. Fail136,044 miles (+109)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,044 miles
    Test number
    998192331254
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
  10. Fail135,935 miles (+1,784)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,935 miles
    Test number
    225791641104
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  11. Pass134,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    134,151 miles
    Test number
    230960510112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail134,151 miles (+4,873)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,151 miles
    Test number
    653176600116
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass129,278 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    129,278 miles
    Test number
    883746809128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass128,509 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    128,509 miles
    Test number
    210304368193
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipes heavily greased
  15. Fail128,499 miles (+2,772)10 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,499 miles
    Test number
    141878258141
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f top shocker bush mount has slight play
  16. Pass125,727 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    125,727 miles
    Test number
    154511326341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail125,613 miles (+436)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,613 miles
    Test number
    252664816314
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  18. Fail125,177 miles (+13,073)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,177 miles
    Test number
    321537096206
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass112,104 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    112,104 miles
    Test number
    853461405392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSurface corrossion to front and rear brake pipes

Questions about K48 AAW

Does K48 AAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K48 AAW is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K48 AAW?
The MOT on K48 AAW is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K48 AAW done?
K48 AAW was recorded at 151,443 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 1,935 miles a year.
Has K48 AAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K48 AAW has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K48 AAW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K48 AAW find?
K48 AAW passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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