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Volkswagen Corrado

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,984 cc

L38 ECWMOT history

L38 ECW is a green petrol Volkswagen Corrado first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 105,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
105,157 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L38 ECW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Corrado
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L38 ECW was last recorded at 105,157 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,105 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
1,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,157 miles
  • 2024 – 105,105 miles
  • 2023 – 105,032 miles
  • 2021 – 104,601 miles
  • 2018 – 103,942 miles
  • 2017 – 102,157 miles
  • 2016 – 102,132 miles
  • 2015 – 98,609 miles
  • 2014 – 95,689 miles
  • 2013 – 88,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,157 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,157 miles (+52)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,157 miles
    Test number
    455218706552
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass105,105 miles (+73)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    105,105 miles
    Test number
    579010715355
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,032 miles (+431)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,032 miles
    Test number
    711507591604
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,601 miles (+659)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,601 miles
    Test number
    630818518383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front strut top mounting slight play

  5. Pass103,942 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,942 miles
    Test number
    223424905621
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisorySlight bind n/s rear wheel

  6. Fail103,942 miles (+1,785)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,942 miles
    Test number
    710166493979
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s - n/s (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisorySlight bind n/s rear wheel

  7. Pass102,157 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    102,157 miles
    Test number
    403534854794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,132 miles (+3,523)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,132 miles
    Test number
    642812468377
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel pressure regulator at the rear insecure unlikely to fall off
    • AdvisorySlight brake judder nsr

  9. Pass98,609 miles (+2,920)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,609 miles
    Test number
    568075795189
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass95,689 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,689 miles
    Test number
    387407274187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail95,689 miles (+7,394)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,689 miles
    Test number
    485597574174
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass88,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,295 miles
    Test number
    698204093157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L38 ECW

Does L38 ECW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L38 ECW expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L38 ECW?
The MOT on L38 ECW expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L38 ECW done?
L38 ECW was recorded at 105,157 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 1,378 miles a year.
Has L38 ECW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L38 ECW has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2018.
Has the mileage on L38 ECW 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 L38 ECW find?
L38 ECW passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top, and 2 more.

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