Volkswagen Corrado
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 3,601 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
81%
Total Tests
3,601
Highest Pass Rate
1995 (85%)
Years Covered
7
About the Volkswagen Corrado
The Volkswagen Corrado was MOT tested 3,601 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (1990 to 1996), with an average pass rate of 81%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1995 model has the highest pass rate at 85% from 882 tests. The 1996 model has the lowest at 78%. The 7 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Volkswagen Corrado has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 135,203 miles, while the newest (1996) averages 126,528 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Corrado is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volkswagen models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Volkswagen Corrado by Year
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Questions about the Volkswagen Corrado
Is the Volkswagen Corrado reliable?
Across its 7 model years in our data (1990 to 1996), the Volkswagen Corrado averages an 81% MOT pass rate, from 3,601 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 1 point below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1995 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 85%.
Which year Volkswagen Corrado has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1995 Volkswagen Corrado has the highest MOT pass rate at 85%, while the 1996 model has the lowest at 78%, a 7 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Volkswagen Corrados more reliable?
The Volkswagen Corrado has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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