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Volkswagen Corrado

Purple · Petrol · 1996 · 2,861 cc

KFO 897MOT history

KFO 897 is a purple petrol Volkswagen Corrado first used on 10 Apr 1996. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 158,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
158,576 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KFO 897
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Corrado
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,861 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
10 Apr 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KFO 897 was last recorded at 158,576 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,572 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,576 miles
  • 2020 – 156,639 miles
  • 2019 – 155,392 miles
  • 2018 – 155,357 miles
  • 2017 – 155,335 miles
  • 2016 – 155,300 miles
  • 2013 – 147,498 miles
  • 2012 – 135,944 miles
  • 2011 – 125,123 miles
  • 2010 – 117,849 miles
  • 2008 – 99,620 miles
  • 2007 – 85,289 miles
  • 2006 – 72,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,576 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose middle box [outer shell corroded] (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Chassis corroded various places

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Corrosion in places under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Cross member corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,576 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    158,576 miles
    Test number
    861603459501
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose middle box [outer shell corroded] (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail158,572 miles (+1,933)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,572 miles
    Test number
    628859228833
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose middle box [outer shell corroded] (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine mounting support bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass156,639 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    156,639 miles
    Test number
    579263401812
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in places under vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront Cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail156,635 miles (+1,243)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,635 miles
    Test number
    593136612778
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in places under vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront Cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass155,392 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,392 miles
    Test number
    521663539248
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in places under vehicle / and heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail155,381 miles (+24)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,381 miles
    Test number
    142914941535
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in places under vehicle / and heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake low effort
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass155,357 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    155,357 miles
    Test number
    222265901612
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both caliper (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded various places
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  8. Pass155,335 miles (+35)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    155,335 miles
    Test number
    495458164884
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded various places
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs are corroded

  9. Pass155,300 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    155,300 miles
    Test number
    238054230476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass155,295 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    155,295 miles
    Test number
    193129593299
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded various places
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail155,295 miles (+7,797)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,295 miles
    Test number
    860102513723
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded various places
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass147,498 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    147,498 miles
    Test number
    177868843150
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail147,494 miles (+11,550)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,494 miles
    Test number
    607813643118
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass135,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    135,944 miles
    Test number
    406436542161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail135,944 miles (+10,821)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,944 miles
    Test number
    746156042151
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass125,123 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    125,123 miles
    Test number
    399414851088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail125,115 miles (+7,266)3 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,115 miles
    Test number
    915209441092
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs badly pitted

  18. Pass117,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    117,849 miles
    Test number
    182310870428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail117,849 miles (+18,229)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,849 miles
    Test number
    503930370044
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass99,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    99,620 miles
    Test number
    741152738374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail99,620 miles (+14,331)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,620 miles
    Test number
    401271938322
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass85,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    85,289 miles
    Test number
    352775257203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,289 miles (+13,219)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,289 miles
    Test number
    312983757405
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass72,070 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    72,070 miles
    Test number
    703628256155
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail72,070 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,070 miles
    Test number
    961018456125
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about KFO 897

What vehicle is registration KFO 897 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KFO 897 on a purple petrol Volkswagen Corrado first used on 10 Apr 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does KFO 897 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KFO 897 is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on KFO 897?
The MOT on KFO 897 is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KFO 897 done?
KFO 897 was recorded at 158,576 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 4,299 miles a year.
Has KFO 897 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KFO 897 has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on KFO 897 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 KFO 897 find?
KFO 897 passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust silencer slightly loose middle box [outer shell corroded].

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