2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · GV08 YGA
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 06 May 2008. Recorded mileage 99,138 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Sept 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV08 YGA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 99,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV08 YGA 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 YGA) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
GV08 YGA Mileage History
- 15/09/202274,488 mi
- 14/09/202377,530 mi+3,042 mi
- 22/08/202479,899 mi+2,369 mi
- 09/09/202599,138 mi+19,239 mi
- 11/09/202599,138 mi
Average of roughly 8,245 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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