2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · GL08 HGG
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 171,039 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,039 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL08 HGG Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 171,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL08 HGG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (GL08 HGG) between June 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 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: Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”.
GL08 HGG Mileage History
- 02/06/201138,520 mi
- 25/06/201251,258 mi+12,738 mi
- 19/06/201363,737 mi+12,479 mi
- 19/06/201363,737 mi
- 10/06/201471,729 mi+7,992 mi
- 01/06/201586,592 mi+14,863 mi
- 05/02/201692,492 mi+5,900 mi
- 11/02/201692,492 mi
- 11/02/201795,758 mi+3,266 mi
- 11/02/201795,758 mi
- 10/02/201898,572 mi+2,814 mi
- 10/02/201898,572 mi
- 30/01/2019100,825 mi+2,253 mi
- 13/02/2019100,825 mi
- 11/02/2020105,594 mi+4,769 mi
- 18/02/2021106,973 mi+1,379 mi
- 12/02/2022119,915 mi+12,942 mi
- 12/02/2022119,915 mi
- 10/03/2023128,470 mi+8,555 mi
- 07/03/2024136,740 mi+8,270 mi
- 07/03/2024136,740 mi
- 06/03/2025148,166 mi+11,426 mi
- 06/03/2025148,166 mi
- 06/03/2026171,039 mi+22,873 mi
Average of roughly 8,978 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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