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Volkswagen CORRADO - 1994

265.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1994 is 308.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Volkswagen CORRADO, model year 1994. Sample size: 315 cars, 630 tests and 1,671 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 315 cars

The 1994 Volkswagen Corrado has an overall defect rate of 265 per 100 vehicles, which is 12.7% lower than the average for cars of the same year at 304 defects per 100 vehicles. Notably, the Corrado performs significantly better in categories such as Steering, Visibility, and Body/Structure, with defect rates much lower than the average. However, it faces challenges in the Brakes category, where its defect rate is considerably higher than the average. Mileage trends indicate that defect rates increase with higher mileage, particularly in the 93,000 to 124,000-mile range. Overall, the Corrado demonstrates a strong performance in several key areas compared to its peers, despite some concerns with brake issues.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 315 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 30.6% worse
156.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 120.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
  • Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 44.6% better
17.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.6 / 100 tests
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
  • Power steering pipe, hose or wiring: excessively damaged or corroded
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • Excessive radial movement between the top of the steering column and the shaft indicating an excessively worn top bearing
Visibility
▲ 33.1% better
16.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.2 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Obligatory mirror or device: slightly damaged or loose
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 33.5% better
44.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 66.3 / 100 tests
  • A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
  • A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
  • Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
  • A battery insecure: but not likely to fall from carrier
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 7.8% better
185.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 201.4 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 46.6% better
43.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 82.0 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • A door will not open using the relevant control or close properly
Equipment
▲ 66.7% better
8.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.9 / 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 not in accordance with requirements
  • Audible warning:
  • 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
▲ 11.6% better
58.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.7 / 100 tests
  • Emissions levels exceed default limits
  • Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
  • Emissions test unable to be completed

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 527 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)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 160
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 108
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 106
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 104
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 93
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 69
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 57
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 53
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 49
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 41

Serious faults (Top 10)

Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 14