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Volkswagen Corrado

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,861 cc

L78 HUWMOT history

L78 HUW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Corrado first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 117,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
117,697 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L78 HUW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Corrado
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,861 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L78 HUW was last recorded at 117,697 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,695 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,697 miles
  • 2023 – 117,487 miles
  • 2022 – 116,883 miles
  • 2021 – 116,593 miles
  • 2019 – 116,457 miles
  • 2018 – 116,160 miles
  • 2017 – 114,753 miles
  • 2016 – 111,616 miles
  • 2015 – 105,192 miles
  • 2011 – 100,370 miles
  • 2010 – 95,781 miles
  • 2007 – 89,713 miles
  • 2006 – 83,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,697 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,697 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,697 miles
    Test number
    687287613453
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail117,695 miles (+208)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,695 miles
    Test number
    106856544953
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass117,487 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    117,487 miles
    Test number
    464162926789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,883 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    116,883 miles
    Test number
    107191199792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,593 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    116,593 miles
    Test number
    995545434455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,457 miles (+297)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,457 miles
    Test number
    951093465402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,160 miles (+1,407)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,160 miles
    Test number
    784584719791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,753 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,753 miles
    Test number
    670600156230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,616 miles (+6,424)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    111,616 miles
    Test number
    204542338290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,192 miles
    Test number
    836816315270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,192 miles (+4,822)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,192 miles
    Test number
    405765315282
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass100,370 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    100,370 miles
    Test number
    856082291092
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail100,370 miles (+4,589)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,370 miles
    Test number
    319202191017
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass95,781 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    95,781 miles
    Test number
    881299900114
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail95,781 miles (+6,068)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,781 miles
    Test number
    553707700189
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass89,713 miles (+5,721)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    89,713 miles
    Test number
    511061107293
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn to near legal limit

  17. Pass83,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    83,992 miles
    Test number
    424750136279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,992 miles5 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,992 miles
    Test number
    232508526254
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about L78 HUW

Does L78 HUW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L78 HUW expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L78 HUW?
The MOT on L78 HUW expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L78 HUW done?
L78 HUW was recorded at 117,697 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 1,765 miles a year.
Has L78 HUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L78 HUW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L78 HUW 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 L78 HUW find?
L78 HUW passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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