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Volkswagen Corrado

Purple · Petrol · 1994 · 2,861 cc

L89 XVLMOT history

L89 XVL is a purple petrol Volkswagen Corrado first used on 21 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 187,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
187,157 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L89 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
21 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L89 XVL was last recorded at 187,157 miles on 2 May 2026, 5,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,925 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,232 miles
Average per year
3,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,157 miles
  • 2025 – 181,925 miles
  • 2024 – 181,727 miles
  • 2018 – 178,110 miles
  • 2017 – 168,818 miles
  • 2015 – 165,054 miles
  • 2014 – 160,234 miles
  • 2013 – 157,599 miles
  • 2012 – 154,907 miles
  • 2011 – 151,785 miles
  • 2010 – 147,340 miles
  • 2009 – 141,335 miles
  • 2008 – 132,937 miles
  • 2007 – 122,077 miles
  • 2006 – 109,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,157 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Vehicle is too low for roller brake test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,157 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    187,157 miles
    Test number
    318810696796
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail187,148 miles (+5,223)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,148 miles
    Test number
    958747979991
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass181,925 miles (+198)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    181,925 miles
    Test number
    738909990015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass181,727 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    181,727 miles
    Test number
    362702151614
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail181,727 miles (+3,617)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,727 miles
    Test number
    368365424430
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass178,110 miles (+9,292)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    178,110 miles
    Test number
    870027993366
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both Jacking points (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Slight
    • AdvisoryVehicle too low for roller brake test

  7. Pass168,818 miles (+3,764)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    168,818 miles
    Test number
    446909683506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle is too low for roller brake test

  8. Pass165,054 miles (+4,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    165,054 miles
    Test number
    463865181651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle is too low for roller brake test

  9. Pass160,234 miles (+2,635)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    160,234 miles
    Test number
    179063454348
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/r over axle brake pipe corroding

  10. Pass157,599 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    157,599 miles
    Test number
    136394943329
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteDrivers seat sliders worn but remains secure in runners
    • NoteMinor play detected in both rear wheel bearings
    • NoteRadiator leaking
    • NoteSlight play in upper steering column bearing

  11. Fail157,599 miles (+2,692)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,599 miles
    Test number
    218374943313
    • Repaired at testFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteDrivers seat sliders worn but remains secure in runners
    • NoteMinor play detected in both rear wheel bearings
    • NoteRadiator leaking
    • NoteSlight play in upper steering column bearing

  12. Pass154,907 miles (+3,122)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    154,907 miles
    Test number
    459089922462
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteNearside registration plate lamp deteriorated
    • NoteOffside registration plate lamp deteriorated
    • NoteStonechip to offside headlamp

  13. Pass151,785 miles (+4,445)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    151,785 miles
    Test number
    426579501412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass147,340 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    147,340 miles
    Test number
    250585940341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread low on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread low on inner edge

  15. Fail147,340 miles (+6,005)1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,340 miles
    Test number
    512485040342
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread low on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread low on inner edge

  16. Pass141,335 miles (+8,398)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    141,335 miles
    Test number
    732969839389
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Pass132,937 miles (+10,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    132,937 miles
    Test number
    260693718389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass122,077 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    122,077 miles
    Test number
    373592637366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail121,563 miles (+11,645)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,563 miles
    Test number
    444230427464
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass109,918 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    109,918 miles
    Test number
    454868406391
    • NoteDrive shaft bolts loose
    • NoteFront pads on 2mm
    • NoteFront tyres close to limit on edges
    • NoteN/s headlight backing going dim

Questions about L89 XVL

Does L89 XVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L89 XVL is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L89 XVL?
The MOT on L89 XVL is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L89 XVL done?
L89 XVL was recorded at 187,157 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 3,963 miles a year.
Has L89 XVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L89 XVL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L89 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 L89 XVL find?
L89 XVL passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; coolant leak; oil leak, but not excessive.

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