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Volkswagen Corrado

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 2,861 cc

L56 SGOMOT history

L56 SGO is a red petrol Volkswagen Corrado first used on 3 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 92,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
92,125 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L56 SGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Corrado
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,861 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
3 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L56 SGO was last recorded at 92,125 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,966 miles · 18 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
159 miles
Average per year
1,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,125 miles
  • 2024 – 91,966 miles
  • 2023 – 91,808 miles
  • 2022 – 91,374 miles
  • 2021 – 89,184 miles
  • 2019 – 86,845 miles
  • 2018 – 85,214 miles
  • 2017 – 82,883 miles
  • 2016 – 77,975 miles
  • 2013 – 71,927 miles
  • 2011 – 70,087 miles
  • 2010 – 67,190 miles
  • 2009 – 65,314 miles
  • 2008 – 59,927 miles
  • 2007 – 57,780 miles
  • 2006 – 55,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,125 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,125 miles (+159)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    92,125 miles
    Test number
    256044932656
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass91,966 miles (+158)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,966 miles
    Test number
    616000580839
    • AdvisoryFront Lower oil covering components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass91,808 miles (+434)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,808 miles
    Test number
    214023135186
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass91,374 miles (+2,190)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    91,374 miles
    Test number
    756606114352
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass89,184 miles (+2,339)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    89,184 miles
    Test number
    365711374308
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass86,845 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    86,845 miles
    Test number
    588326030728
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail86,844 miles (+1,630)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,844 miles
    Test number
    753963182862
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.755 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 9.48 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 485 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass85,214 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,214 miles
    Test number
    262223515240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,883 miles (+4,908)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    82,883 miles
    Test number
    657284181303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,975 miles (+6,048)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,975 miles
    Test number
    411700450192
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perished
  11. Pass71,927 miles (+1,840)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,927 miles
    Test number
    418444223394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
  12. Pass70,087 miles (+2,897)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,087 miles
    Test number
    267196951341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,190 miles (+1,876)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    67,190 miles
    Test number
    413440240424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,314 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    65,314 miles
    Test number
    482329639466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,277 miles (+2,497)5 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,277 miles
    Test number
    443336839430
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteVehicle presenter be aware general front and rear suspension associated parts have surface corrosion present
  16. Pass62,780 miles (+2,853)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    62,780 miles
    Test number
    244530449061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,927 miles (+2,147)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    59,927 miles
    Test number
    492123448056
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass57,780 miles (+2,701)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    57,780 miles
    Test number
    124167547074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,079 miles
    Test number
    133160246006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,079 miles2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,079 miles
    Test number
    594340146059
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings have slight play
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to perish
    • NoteOil leaks from engine

Questions about L56 SGO

Does L56 SGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L56 SGO is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L56 SGO?
The MOT on L56 SGO is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L56 SGO done?
L56 SGO was recorded at 92,125 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 1,841 miles a year.
Has L56 SGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L56 SGO has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on L56 SGO 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 L56 SGO find?
L56 SGO passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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