Archived DVLA Record

2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · GV08 HDU

GV08 HDU

2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28/03/2008. Recorded mileage 158,700 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin
2008 · Canterbury
MOT Status
Valid until 07/08/2023
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
158,700 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
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Archived Record

Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/08/2023
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1229cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The most recent MOT for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa was a pass on 2022-07-30 at 158,700 miles. However, a failed test just five days earlier on 2022-07-25 at nearly identical mileage (158,624 miles) suggests potential inconsistency in the vehicle’s compliance. No defects were recorded in either test, nor in any prior MOTs dating back to 2020. This pattern of passing and failing without recorded issues is unusual and may indicate minor, unresolved problems or administrative errors. The vehicle’s MOT history shows no clear trend of worsening or improving condition. All failures and passes occurred without defects, making it difficult to assess mechanical health through this data alone. The lack of recorded defects in multiple tests could imply the car has remained mechanically stable, but the repeated failures at similar mileages raise questions about underlying issues that were not documented. The recorded mileage of 158,700 miles for an 18-year-old vehicle aligns with an average annual usage of 8,817 miles, which is typical for its age. This suggests the car has likely been driven consistently rather than left idle for long periods. However, the absence of mileage-specific warnings (e.g., high or low) means the data does not strongly indicate excessive wear or under-use.

GV08 HDU Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2022
  • 158,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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GV08 HDU Mileage History

  1. 24/03/201122,906 mi
  2. 26/03/201227,645 mi+4,739 mi
  3. 27/03/201337,026 mi+9,381 mi
  4. 26/03/201446,241 mi+9,215 mi
  5. 07/08/201447,615 mi+1,374 mi
  6. 31/07/201566,714 mi+19,099 mi
  7. 04/08/201566,918 mi+204 mi
  8. 03/08/201685,452 mi+18,534 mi
  9. 03/08/2017104,001 mi+18,549 mi
  10. 31/07/2018121,238 mi+17,237 mi
  11. 08/08/2018121,593 mi+355 mi
  12. 01/08/2019137,471 mi+15,878 mi
  13. 05/08/2020147,573 mi+10,102 mi
  14. 05/08/2020147,573 mi
  15. 03/08/2021153,677 mi+6,104 mi
  16. 25/07/2022158,624 mi+4,947 mi
  17. 30/07/2022158,700 mi+76 mi

Average of roughly 11,963 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

GV08 HDU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (GV08 HDU) between July 2022 and July 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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