Volkswagen
Corrado
3,649 MOT tests analysed. lands in the middle of the pack — here's where Corrados pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.
That's in line with the UK fleet average across our 1,984 tracked models.
Pass
77.7%
Pass-after-fix
3.1%
Fail
18.1%
Avg miles
132,116
Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%
This model's production run straddles the January 2006 Euro 4 cutoff. Individual cars vary — check your registration plate on the government's ULEZ checker. Daily charges if driven in the zone: London £12.50 · Birmingham £8.00 .
The picture
Corrado: middle-of-the-pack on first-time pass
Across 1,550 MOT tests, the Corrado returns 75.6% first-time pass — roughly in line with the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is the strength or continuity of the load bearing. A corroded brake pipe and a split CV-joint boot round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 132,266, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
ABI Insurance Group
Group 12–32
Around the UK fleet average for insurance cost. Lower groups cost less to insure; UK fleet average is around Group 22.
Source: ABI Group Rating Panel · administered by Thatcham Research · groups cover standard variants; performance trims may sit higher. Browse all insurance groups →
12–32
out of 50
Top ten reasons for rejection.
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- 01
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
84 occurrences · 2.3% of tests
- 02
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
82 occurrences · 2.2% of tests
- 03
A wheel bearing with excessive play
75 occurrences · 2.1% of tests
- 04
Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
73 occurrences · 2.0% of tests
- 05
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
72 occurrences · 2.0% of tests
- 06
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
72 occurrences · 2.0% of tests
- 07
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated
67 occurrences · 1.8% of tests
- 08
Audible warning inoperative
48 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
- 09
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
45 occurrences · 1.2% of tests
- 10
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
45 occurrences · 1.2% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 2 failures
£60–£135
If every one of this Corrado's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Corrado and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.