Volkswagen Corrado
Purple · Petrol · 1995 · 1,984 cc
L18 NVWMOT history
L18 NVW is a purple petrol Volkswagen Corrado first used on 3 Jan 1995. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,109 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 May 2027
- Mileage
- 148,109 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,360 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 NVW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Corrado
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 3 Jan 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 NVW was last recorded at 148,109 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,794 miles · 15 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,315 miles
- Average per year
- 2,360 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,109 miles
- 2025 – 146,794 miles
- 2024 – 145,902 miles
- 2023 – 145,037 miles
- 2022 – 143,468 miles
- 2021 – 141,596 miles
- 2020 – 141,300 miles
- 2019 – 141,207 miles
- 2018 – 140,102 miles
- 2017 – 138,073 miles
- 2014 – 137,040 miles
- 2013 – 136,735 miles
- 2012 – 128,011 miles
- 2011 – 115,960 miles
- 2010 – 106,751 miles
- 2007 – 103,656 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,109 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,109 miles (+1,315)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2027
- Odometer
- 148,109 miles
- Test number
- 749747779221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,794 miles (+892)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2026
- Odometer
- 146,794 miles
- Test number
- 368666344871
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,902 miles (+865)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2025
- Odometer
- 145,902 miles
- Test number
- 760713012629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,037 miles (+1,569)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2024
- Odometer
- 145,037 miles
- Test number
- 103471736040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,468 miles (+1,872)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2023
- Odometer
- 143,468 miles
- Test number
- 791011932805
- AdvisoryUnder body slightly corroded
Pass141,596 miles (+296)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2022
- Odometer
- 141,596 miles
- Test number
- 235110850524
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass141,300 miles (+93)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 141,300 miles
- Test number
- 613851716112
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass141,207 miles (+969)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 141,207 miles
- Test number
- 122769601532
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass140,238 miles (+136)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 140,238 miles
- Test number
- 215375207541
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass140,102 miles (+1,405)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 140,102 miles
- Test number
- 895954687049
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass138,697 miles (+624)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 138,697 miles
- Test number
- 700401172879
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak all aftermarket coil springs fitted.
Pass138,073 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 138,073 miles
- Test number
- 225087752077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,073 miles (+1,033)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,073 miles
- Test number
- 953573292926
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass137,040 miles (+305)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 137,040 miles
- Test number
- 656193794194
- NoteAftermarket coil springs fitted.
Fail136,735 miles1 dangerous3 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,735 miles
- Test number
- 267849843476
- DangerousBrake pedal rubber missing.
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll aftermarket coil springs fitted.
- NoteFront both seats slight insecure.
Pass136,735 miles (+8,724)1 dangerous3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 136,735 miles
- Test number
- 277789643195
- DangerousBrake pedal rubber missing.
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll aftermarket coil springs fitted.
- NoteFront both seats slight insecure.
Pass128,011 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 128,011 miles
- Test number
- 288829102116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,011 miles (+12,051)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 128,011 miles
- Test number
- 826707302175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,960 miles (+9,209)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 115,960 miles
- Test number
- 249581131086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,751 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 106,751 miles
- Test number
- 550060540089
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Fail106,751 miles (+3,095)3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,751 miles
- Test number
- 182879930467
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass103,656 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 103,656 miles
- Test number
- 864462517205
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail103,653 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,653 miles
- Test number
- 981849597185
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Questions about L18 NVW
- Does L18 NVW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 NVW is valid until 19 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 NVW?
- The MOT on L18 NVW is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 NVW done?
- L18 NVW was recorded at 148,109 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 2,360 miles a year.
- Has L18 NVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 NVW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2017.
- Has the mileage on L18 NVW 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 L18 NVW find?
- L18 NVW passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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