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Volkswagen Corrado

Purple · Petrol · 1994 · 1,984 cc

L51 FKNMOT history

L51 FKN is a purple petrol Volkswagen Corrado first used on 30 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 101,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
101,148 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L51 FKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Corrado
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
30 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L51 FKN was last recorded at 101,148 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 1,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,984 miles · 1 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,164 miles
Average per year
693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,148 miles
  • 2024 – 99,984 miles
  • 2022 – 98,114 miles
  • 2021 – 96,397 miles
  • 2020 – 92,734 miles
  • 2019 – 90,544 miles
  • 2018 – 89,834 miles
  • 2017 – 88,215 miles
  • 2016 – 88,005 miles
  • 2006 – 87,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,148 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,148 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    101,148 miles
    Test number
    401685382991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,984 miles (+1,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    99,984 miles
    Test number
    711231982990
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass98,114 miles (+1,717)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,114 miles
    Test number
    627701997297
    • AdvisoryBattery tray/n/s/f inner wing area corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  4. Pass96,397 miles (+3,663)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,397 miles
    Test number
    415609207112
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass92,734 miles (+2,190)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,734 miles
    Test number
    311767095076
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass90,544 miles (+710)1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,544 miles
    Test number
    602524251511
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded From steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass89,834 miles (+1,619)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,834 miles
    Test number
    196702762237
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have perished and started to split.
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight gearbox oil leak.
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass88,215 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,215 miles
    Test number
    134552085186
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at rack (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (everywhere)
  9. Fail88,208 miles (+203)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,208 miles
    Test number
    766096321367
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at rack (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (everywhere)
  10. Pass88,005 miles (+996)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,005 miles
    Test number
    819773897461
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion everywhere (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion front lower valance/cross member (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slightly rusty
  11. Pass87,009 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    87,009 miles
    Test number
    674789266010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about L51 FKN

Does L51 FKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L51 FKN is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L51 FKN?
The MOT on L51 FKN is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L51 FKN done?
L51 FKN was recorded at 101,148 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 693 miles a year.
Has L51 FKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L51 FKN has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on L51 FKN 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 L51 FKN find?
L51 FKN passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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