Model reliability

Volkswagen Corrado reliability

The Volkswagen Corrado fails its MOT less often than most cars over 10 years old: 26.3% of 1,337 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.

Over 10 years old

26.3% failed their MOT

Better than most

From 1,337 MOT tests of Volkswagen Corrados this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 31% more oftenWipers3.4% vs 2.6%

Fails 43% more oftenComponent mounting prescribed areas2% vs 1.4%

Fails 90% more oftenFront and rear fog lamps1.9% vs 1%Fix about £30

Fails 2× as oftenWheel bearings1.8% vs 0.9%

Advised 92% more oftenRigid brake pipes15.9% vs 8.3%Fix about £120

Advised 35% more oftenFluid leaks13.6% vs 10.1%

Advised 6× as oftenWheel bearings9.9% vs 1.7%

Advised 85% more oftenFlexible brake hoses4.8% vs 2.6%Fix about £120

Safety recalls

3 DVSA recalls for the Volkswagen Corrado

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/1996/0738 Nov 1996Built 1988–1989Possibility of coolant leakage into passenger compartment

Operation of the vehicle for prolonged periods with the cooling system at very high temperatures can result in cooling system damage which in rare instances may cause rupturing of the heat exchanger In consequence high temperature coolant may enter the

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a bypass valve to the heat exchanger inlet and a non-return valve to the system. At the same time the heat exchanger box will be lined with absorbent foam.

Recalled models: CORRADO · 1,159 vehicles

R/1996/00812 Feb 1996Built 1994–1995Insecurity of fan blade

The pulley on the engine cooling fan may loosen causing the fan motor to seize leading to a possible electrical overload with fire risk.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a modified cooling fan and pulley.

Recalled models: CORRADO · 2,054 vehicles

R/1993/02828 Jun 1993Built 1991–1992Chafing of wiring looms and possible fuel leakage

1) Certain cable looms in the engine compartment may chafe on adjacent sharp edges with the possibility of a short circuit. 2) Leakage may develop in the hose connections to the fuel manifold.

Fix: 1) Recall the affected vehicles re-route secure and protect the subject cable looms as required to eliminate chafing. 2) Replace the fuel hose securing clamps check the condition of the hoses and replace as required.

Recalled models: CORRADO · 448 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Volkswagen Corrado before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Volkswagen Corrado reliability

3 DVSA recalls for the Volkswagen Corrado

Checking a Volkswagen Corrado before you buy

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