2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · GV08 VWA
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2008. Recorded mileage 86,964 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV08 VWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 86,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV08 VWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (GV08 VWA) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
GV08 VWA Mileage History
- 30/01/202381,359 mi
- 31/01/202484,607 mi+3,248 mi
- 01/02/202484,607 mi
- 13/01/202586,771 mi+2,164 mi
- 22/01/202686,964 mi+193 mi
Average of roughly 1,882 miles per year across 5 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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