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Volkswagen Corrado

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,984 cc

L71 VNSMOT history

L71 VNS is a blue petrol Volkswagen Corrado first used on 21 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 141,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
141,107 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L71 VNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Corrado
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
21 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L71 VNS was last recorded at 141,107 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,107 miles · 11 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,107 miles
  • 2025 – 140,415 miles
  • 2024 – 137,999 miles
  • 2023 – 137,413 miles
  • 2022 – 136,759 miles
  • 2021 – 135,689 miles
  • 2019 – 134,863 miles
  • 2018 – 131,178 miles
  • 2017 – 126,677 miles
  • 2016 – 121,951 miles
  • 2014 – 118,067 miles
  • 2011 – 117,965 miles
  • 2010 – 114,404 miles
  • 2009 – 107,877 miles
  • 2007 – 101,474 miles
  • 2006 – 96,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,107 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near fuel filter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,107 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    141,107 miles
    Test number
    224234191424
    • 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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  2. Fail141,107 miles (+692)13 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,107 miles
    Test number
    144334340567
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by towing eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition windscreen cracked (3.2 (c) (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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,415 miles (+2,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,415 miles
    Test number
    133260247134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,999 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    137,999 miles
    Test number
    909177911927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,413 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    137,413 miles
    Test number
    751333876212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail137,413 miles (+654)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,413 miles
    Test number
    199899242735
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass136,759 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    136,759 miles
    Test number
    116211124555
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail136,759 miles (+1,070)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,759 miles
    Test number
    450998029220
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass135,689 miles (+826)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    135,689 miles
    Test number
    941912781277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass134,863 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,863 miles
    Test number
    354145167945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail134,863 miles (+3,685)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,863 miles
    Test number
    113063753458
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass131,178 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    131,178 miles
    Test number
    564166636863
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Near fuel filter
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail131,178 miles (+47)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,178 miles
    Test number
    644768951831
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Near fuel filter
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail131,131 miles (+4,454)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,131 miles
    Test number
    809525518810
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass126,677 miles (+4,726)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    126,677 miles
    Test number
    654383670608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass121,951 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    121,951 miles
    Test number
    574329067830
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail121,951 miles (+3,884)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,951 miles
    Test number
    535163214853
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass118,067 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    118,067 miles
    Test number
    856745814161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,965 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    117,965 miles
    Test number
    508003441256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass114,404 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    114,404 miles
    Test number
    900134380189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail114,395 miles (+6,518)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,395 miles
    Test number
    930343080125
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass107,877 miles (+6,403)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    107,877 miles
    Test number
    234773679073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass101,474 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    101,474 miles
    Test number
    334433917379
    • NoteSlight play in both rear wheel bearings

  24. Fail101,474 miles (+4,695)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,474 miles
    Test number
    921293917366
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in both rear wheel bearings

  25. Pass96,779 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    96,779 miles
    Test number
    842494916344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass96,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    96,613 miles
    Test number
    141680486101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L71 VNS

Does L71 VNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L71 VNS is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L71 VNS?
The MOT on L71 VNS is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L71 VNS done?
L71 VNS was recorded at 141,107 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 2,192 miles a year.
Has L71 VNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L71 VNS has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L71 VNS 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 L71 VNS find?
L71 VNS passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, and 2 more.

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