2000 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · W996 TGW
2000 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 86,858 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2013.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W996 TGW Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2012
- 86,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W996 TGW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Vauxhall Corsa (W996 TGW) between May 2006 and May 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)”.
W996 TGW Mileage History
- 22/05/200656,900 mi
- 21/05/200764,258 mi+7,358 mi
- 31/07/200869,457 mi+5,199 mi
- 31/07/200869,457 mi
- 28/07/200973,258 mi+3,801 mi
- 27/05/201076,068 mi+2,810 mi
- 18/05/201181,221 mi+5,153 mi
- 23/05/201181,364 mi+143 mi
- 03/05/201286,805 mi+5,441 mi
- 10/05/201286,858 mi+53 mi
Average of roughly 5,019 miles per year across 10 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
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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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