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Volkswagen Corrado

Purple · Petrol · 1994 · 2,861 cc

L16 TMKMOT history

L16 TMK is a purple petrol Volkswagen Corrado first used on 16 Aug 1994. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 187,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
187,651 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 TMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Corrado
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,861 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
16 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 TMK was last recorded at 187,651 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 1,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,814 miles · 16 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,837 miles
Average per year
3,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,651 miles
  • 2024 – 185,814 miles
  • 2022 – 183,305 miles
  • 2021 – 179,577 miles
  • 2020 – 174,978 miles
  • 2015 – 171,388 miles
  • 2014 – 160,812 miles
  • 2013 – 157,525 miles
  • 2012 – 153,615 miles
  • 2011 – 151,178 miles
  • 2010 – 142,962 miles
  • 2009 – 135,363 miles
  • 2008 – 131,399 miles
  • 2007 – 125,559 miles
  • 2006 – 118,672 miles
  • 2005 – 111,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,651 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.

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,651 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    187,651 miles
    Test number
    239035728485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass185,814 miles (+2,509)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    185,814 miles
    Test number
    424002099657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass183,305 miles (+3,728)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    183,305 miles
    Test number
    968702068408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass179,577 miles (+4,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    179,577 miles
    Test number
    401107739606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass174,978 miles (+3,590)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    174,978 miles
    Test number
    861229633222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass171,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    171,388 miles
    Test number
    644315938140
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail171,388 miles (+10,576)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,388 miles
    Test number
    927606377638
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail160,812 miles1 repaired9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,812 miles
    Test number
    545652034305
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear tyres slightly perished in treaded area

  9. Pass160,812 miles (+3,287)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    160,812 miles
    Test number
    628122534339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear tyres slightly perished in treaded area

  10. Pass157,525 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    157,525 miles
    Test number
    946046323339
    • NoteN/S/Front fog lamp not working
    • NoteN/S/Rear tyre slightly misshapen and slightly perished
    • NoteOil leak evident

  11. Fail157,525 miles (+3,910)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,525 miles
    Test number
    159166723330
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteN/S/Front fog lamp not working
    • NoteN/S/Rear tyre slightly misshapen and slightly perished
    • NoteOil leak evident

  12. Pass153,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    153,615 miles
    Test number
    269497622388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail153,615 miles (+354)7 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,615 miles
    Test number
    307897312347
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is feathered

  14. Pass153,261 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    153,261 miles
    Test number
    399629702225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass151,178 miles (+8,216)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    151,178 miles
    Test number
    288753971244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass142,962 miles (+7,599)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    142,962 miles
    Test number
    594094750292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass135,363 miles (+3,964)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    135,363 miles
    Test number
    512330159234
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOff side c.v.boot inner split.

  18. Pass131,399 miles (+5,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    131,399 miles
    Test number
    223164958257
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass125,559 miles (+6,887)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    125,559 miles
    Test number
    521125757276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass118,672 miles (+7,314)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    118,672 miles
    Test number
    321190156479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass111,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    111,358 miles
    Test number
    350066155285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail111,358 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,358 miles
    Test number
    484721155258
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about L16 TMK

Does L16 TMK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 TMK expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 TMK?
The MOT on L16 TMK expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 TMK done?
L16 TMK was recorded at 187,651 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 3,814 miles a year.
Has L16 TMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 TMK has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on L16 TMK 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 L16 TMK find?
L16 TMK passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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