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Volkswagen Corrado

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 2,861 cc

L3 WURMOT history

L3 WUR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Corrado first used on 22 May 1996. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2024 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 175,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 May 2024
Mileage
175,120 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2023
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 WUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Corrado
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,861 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
22 May 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 May 2024
Latest MOT test
19 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 WUR was last recorded at 175,120 miles on 19 May 2023, 1,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,425 miles · 29 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,695 miles
Average per year
1,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 175,120 miles
  • 2022 – 173,425 miles
  • 2013 – 170,309 miles
  • 2012 – 168,039 miles
  • 2011 – 164,751 miles
  • 2010 – 163,875 miles
  • 2009 – 161,873 miles
  • 2008 – 159,483 miles
  • 2007 – 156,567 miles
  • 2006 – 150,564 miles
  • 2005 – 142,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,120 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody & all suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2006

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,120 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    175,120 miles
    Test number
    895995512230
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody & all suspension components

  2. Fail175,120 miles (+1,695)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,120 miles
    Test number
    912708598452
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody & all suspension components

  3. Pass173,425 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    173,425 miles
    Test number
    116669051872
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody & all suspension components

  4. Fail173,421 miles (+3,112)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,421 miles
    Test number
    262199068751
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass170,309 miles (+2,270)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    170,309 miles
    Test number
    869495563096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Fail168,039 miles (+3,288)8 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,039 miles
    Test number
    495751742493
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front sill have corrsion but out of the prescribed area
    • NoteBrake pipes have been grease very heavly
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass164,751 miles (+876)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    164,751 miles
    Test number
    948760731371
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass163,875 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    163,875 miles
    Test number
    912564230338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass161,873 miles (+2,390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    161,873 miles
    Test number
    510040109310
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  10. Pass159,483 miles (+2,916)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    159,483 miles
    Test number
    980386408334
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass156,567 miles (+6,003)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    156,567 miles
    Test number
    370201697236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

  12. Pass150,564 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    150,564 miles
    Test number
    982164986250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail150,351 miles (+7,475)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,351 miles
    Test number
    721638976241
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear brake hose loose on clip

  14. Pass142,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    142,876 miles
    Test number
    884956585293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail142,876 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,876 miles
    Test number
    431534385213
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L3 WUR

Does L3 WUR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 WUR expired on 28 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 WUR?
The MOT on L3 WUR expired on 28 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 WUR done?
L3 WUR was recorded at 175,120 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2023, an average of 1,832 miles a year.
Has L3 WUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 WUR has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 WUR 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 L3 WUR find?
L3 WUR passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2023 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear; coil spring corroded front & rear; offside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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