Volkswagen Corrado
Purple and Black · Petrol · 1994 · 2,861 cc
L53 XOUMOT history
L53 XOU is a purple and black petrol Volkswagen Corrado first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 177,096 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 177,096 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 15 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,556 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L53 XOU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Corrado
- Colour
- Purple and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,861 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L53 XOU was last recorded at 177,096 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Jul 2023: 47,022 miles, lower than 171,596 miles on 29 Jun 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 176,184 miles · 30 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 912 miles
- Average per year
- 4,556 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 177,096 miles
- 2024 – 176,184 miles
- 2023 – 47,022 miles
- 2022 – 171,596 miles
- 2021 – 166,254 miles
- 2020 – 162,613 miles
- 2019 – 156,214 miles
- 2018 – 151,410 miles
- 2017 – 144,255 miles
- 2015 – 144,210 miles
- 2014 – 139,202 miles
- 2013 – 132,538 miles
- 2012 – 122,456 miles
- 2007 – 117,116 miles
- 2006 – 101,910 miles
- 2005 – 85,919 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass177,096 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroding
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
27 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,096 miles (+912)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 177,096 miles
- Test number
- 822272137862
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroding
Pass176,184 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 176,184 miles
- Test number
- 610390097409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,184 miles (+29)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,184 miles
- Test number
- 498386827942
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fail176,155 miles (+129,133)4 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,155 miles
- Test number
- 216384949204
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side park arm seized (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer cill / inner wheel arch as marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust box has a minor leak of gasses
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak but not excessive
- AdvisoryLight corrosion on O/S/R wheel arch
- AdvisoryO/S/F fog lamp glass broken
- AdvisoryO/S/F lower wing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear under side body corroded around tow eye
Pass47,022 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 47,022 miles
- Test number
- 284949304322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,022 miles (-124,574)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,022 miles
- Test number
- 276349570207
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect plastic covers removed (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass171,596 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 171,596 miles
- Test number
- 402073690227
- AdvisoryReg lamps dull
Fail171,596 miles (+5,342)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,596 miles
- Test number
- 193750088586
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryReg lamps dull
Pass166,254 miles (+3,641)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 166,254 miles
- Test number
- 942746822439
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass162,613 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 162,613 miles
- Test number
- 157452503585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,611 miles (+6,397)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,611 miles
- Test number
- 154891695642
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass156,214 miles (+4,804)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 156,214 miles
- Test number
- 614010875820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,410 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 151,410 miles
- Test number
- 912254565375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,408 miles (+7,153)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,408 miles
- Test number
- 511530622324
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass144,255 miles (+45)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 144,255 miles
- Test number
- 428169984195
- AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy
Fail144,210 miles (+5,008)9 failures13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,210 miles
- Test number
- 582763009253
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake peddle anti slip worn
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryChilds seats fitted O/S/ & N/S/R at time of test
- AdvisoryEngine mounts worn
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass139,202 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 139,202 miles
- Test number
- 219158654230
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth rear tryes perished
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail139,202 miles (+6,664)8 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,202 miles
- Test number
- 616594554221
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureFront position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth rear tryes perished
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass132,538 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 132,538 miles
- Test number
- 956058623273
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail132,535 miles (+10,079)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,535 miles
- Test number
- 739567023200
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass122,456 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 122,456 miles
- Test number
- 707946532210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,456 miles (+5,340)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,456 miles
- Test number
- 359939522410
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass117,116 miles (+23)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 117,116 miles
- Test number
- 524445327318
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fail117,093 miles (+15,183)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,093 miles
- Test number
- 544944627377
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass101,910 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 101,910 miles
- Test number
- 474904706306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,910 miles (+15,991)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,910 miles
- Test number
- 804688296289
- FailureNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,919 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 85,919 miles
- Test number
- 412535905398
- NoteBOTH FRON LEG TOP MOUNT RUBBER BUSHES WORN, VERTICAL MOVEMENT WHEN LEGS ARE HUNG
Questions about L53 XOU
- Does L53 XOU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L53 XOU is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L53 XOU?
- The MOT on L53 XOU is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L53 XOU done?
- L53 XOU was recorded at 177,096 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 4,556 miles a year.
- Has L53 XOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L53 XOU has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on L53 XOU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L53 XOU find?
- L53 XOU passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive; fuel tank straps corroding.
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