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Volkswagen CORRADO - 1991

177.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1991 is 263.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Volkswagen CORRADO, model year 1991. Sample size: 125 cars, 239 tests and 425 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 125 cars

The 1991 Volkswagen Corrado has an overall defect rate of 178 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the yearly average of 263, indicating a 32% better performance. The model shows particular strengths in categories such as Brakes and Steering, where it performs 26% and 71% better than the average, respectively. Visibility and Lights & Electrics also stand out positively, with defects lower by 64% and 31% compared to average rates. Mileage-related trends reveal that the defect rate increases with higher mileage, particularly in the 0–31,000 miles range, where it experiences a notably higher defect count. Overall, the Corrado exhibits a strong performance in several key areas, making it a reliable option compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 125 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 25.2% better
78.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 105.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
  • Service brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
  • Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
  • Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
Steering
▲ 71.0% better
8.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.0 / 100 tests
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
  • Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
  • Power steering pipe, hose or wiring: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
Visibility
▲ 64.6% better
7.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 21.2 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Wiper not operating or missing
Lights & Electrics
▲ 31.1% better
41.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • Beam image obviously incorrect
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
  • Headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
  • Lamp: emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 22.3% better
137.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 176.5 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 34.8% better
41.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 64.1 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 63.6% better
6.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.4 / 100 tests
  • is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
  • Audible warning:
  • Audible warning not in accordance with requirements
  • is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
  • Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
Other
▲ 35.2% better
34.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 52.9 / 100 tests
  • Emissions levels exceed default limits
  • Exhaust emits excessive dense blue or clearly visible black smoke during acceleration which would obscure the view of other road users
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted
  • Engine is idling clearly above its normal idle speed

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 474 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 31
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 29
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 27
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 26
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 25
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 21
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 19
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 15
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 11
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
FAIL
Occurrences: 10

Serious faults (Top 10)

A wheel bearing: with excessive play
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Service brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 3