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Volkswagen Corrado

Purple · Petrol · 1995 · 2,861 cc

M290 GAMMOT history

M290 GAM is a purple petrol Volkswagen Corrado first used on 30 Jun 1995. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 112,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2022
Mileage
112,959 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M290 GAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Corrado
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,861 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
30 Jun 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

M290 GAM was last recorded at 112,959 miles on 18 Jun 2024, 285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,674 miles · 28 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
285 miles
Average per year
1,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,959 miles
  • 2021 – 112,674 miles
  • 2020 – 110,742 miles
  • 2019 – 108,739 miles
  • 2018 – 106,503 miles
  • 2017 – 103,948 miles
  • 2016 – 101,817 miles
  • 2015 – 99,648 miles
  • 2014 – 98,445 miles
  • 2013 – 97,127 miles
  • 2012 – 94,648 miles
  • 2011 – 93,131 miles
  • 2010 – 90,616 miles
  • 2008 – 88,939 miles
  • 2007 – 86,013 miles
  • 2006 – 83,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,959 miles
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Headlamp reflector seriously defective both insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed within 30cm of rear subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear inner bush split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lift in both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rusty (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe front mounting bushes split and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFanbelt perished

What MOT failures 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,959 miles (+285)6 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,959 miles
    Test number
    925012865358
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp reflector seriously defective both insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed within 30cm of rear subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear inner bush split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lift in both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe front mounting bushes split and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFanbelt perished

  2. Pass112,674 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,674 miles
    Test number
    979095732012
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear subframe front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail112,674 miles (+1,932)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,674 miles
    Test number
    627172016383
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront both front fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear subframe front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,742 miles (+2,003)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,742 miles
    Test number
    613675227586
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,739 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,739 miles
    Test number
    592744846324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber casings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding and bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

  6. Fail108,739 miles (+2,236)6 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,739 miles
    Test number
    138281943746
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber casings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding and bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

  7. Pass106,503 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,503 miles
    Test number
    360972905751
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

  8. Fail106,503 miles (+2,555)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,503 miles
    Test number
    517657245321
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

  9. Pass103,948 miles (+2,131)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    103,948 miles
    Test number
    310305786032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges 205/50R15V
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

  10. Pass101,817 miles (+2,169)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,817 miles
    Test number
    633913683637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to suspension and brake components

  11. Pass99,648 miles (+1,203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,648 miles
    Test number
    507209498316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre 205/50R15V
    • AdvisorySlight play at offside steering rack inner joint

  12. Pass98,445 miles (+3)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    98,445 miles
    Test number
    719870234283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system corroding
    • NoteSlight play at offside steering rack inner joint

  13. Fail98,442 miles (+1,315)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,442 miles
    Test number
    727156214292
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system corroding
    • NoteSlight play at offside steering rack inner joint

  14. Pass97,127 miles (+2,479)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    97,127 miles
    Test number
    106172013287
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight play at offside steering rack inner joint

  15. Pass94,648 miles (+1,517)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    94,648 miles
    Test number
    359123532078
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play at offside steering arm fixing

  16. Pass93,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    93,131 miles
    Test number
    429431131079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,131 miles (+2,515)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,131 miles
    Test number
    629608521083
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail90,616 miles3 repaired8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,616 miles
    Test number
    192766930014
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass90,616 miles (+1,677)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    90,616 miles
    Test number
    331296130062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass88,939 miles (+2,926)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    88,939 miles
    Test number
    323740388499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,013 miles (+2,109)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    86,013 miles
    Test number
    193391487238
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass83,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    83,904 miles
    Test number
    823025986290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M290 GAM

Does M290 GAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M290 GAM expired on 10 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M290 GAM?
The MOT on M290 GAM expired on 10 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M290 GAM done?
M290 GAM was recorded at 112,959 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2024, an average of 1,643 miles a year.
Has M290 GAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M290 GAM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on M290 GAM 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 M290 GAM find?
M290 GAM failed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2024 with 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle; front headlamp aim too low both; front headlamp reflector seriously defective both insecure, and 13 more.

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