2000 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7L Diesel · W782 VGE
2000 Vauxhall Corsa (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 109,451 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W782 VGE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2016
- 109,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W782 VGE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Vauxhall Corsa (W782 VGE) between April 2006 and April 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
W782 VGE Mileage History
- 25/04/200674,092 mi
- 25/04/200674,092 mi
- 06/10/200678,213 mi+4,121 mi
- 02/10/200780,728 mi+2,515 mi
- 03/10/200780,728 mi
- 29/09/200883,188 mi+2,460 mi
- 30/09/200883,188 mi
- 16/09/200985,335 mi+2,147 mi
- 14/09/201087,982 mi+2,647 mi
- 14/09/201087,990 mi+8 mi
- 06/05/201189,903 mi+1,913 mi
- 01/05/201293,948 mi+4,045 mi
- 03/05/201293,948 mi
- 01/05/201397,740 mi+3,792 mi
- 25/04/2014101,250 mi+3,510 mi
- 06/05/2014101,250 mi
- 08/05/2015104,458 mi+3,208 mi
- 09/05/2015104,458 mi
- 28/04/2016109,451 mi+4,993 mi
- 28/04/2016109,451 mi
Average of roughly 3,532 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa B
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Rear arch, sill and floor corrosionSerious
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- Idle control and ignition faultsModerate
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- Front spring and top mount wearModerate
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