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Volkswagen Corrado

Purple · Petrol · 1994 · 2,861 cc

L85 XVLMOT history

L85 XVL is a purple petrol Volkswagen Corrado first used on 31 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 4 of 7 MOT tests, with 120,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
120,553 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
7
4 passed · 3 failed
Per year
120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L85 XVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Corrado
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,861 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L85 XVL was last recorded at 120,553 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 87 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,466 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
87 miles
Average per year
120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,553 miles
  • 2025 – 120,466 miles
  • 2023 – 120,247 miles
  • 2021 – 120,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,553 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 26 Nov 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,553 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    120,553 miles
    Test number
    559830772880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,553 miles (+87)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,553 miles
    Test number
    207537213446
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,466 miles (+219)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    120,466 miles
    Test number
    441332926086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,247 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    120,247 miles
    Test number
    299746326664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail120,213 miles (+213)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,213 miles
    Test number
    719909301847
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass120,000 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,000 miles
    Test number
    630026211940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail120,000 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,000 miles
    Test number
    643951700779
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Questions about L85 XVL

Does L85 XVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L85 XVL is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L85 XVL?
The MOT on L85 XVL is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L85 XVL done?
L85 XVL was recorded at 120,553 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 120 miles a year.
Has L85 XVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L85 XVL has failed 3 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L85 XVL 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 L85 XVL find?
L85 XVL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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