2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · MJ08 VLS
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 May 2008. Recorded mileage 51,669 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ08 VLS Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2024
- 51,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ08 VLS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (MJ08 VLS) between June 2011 and August 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”.
MJ08 VLS Mileage History
- 23/06/201112,687 mi
- 27/05/201213,542 mi+855 mi
- 18/05/201314,190 mi+648 mi
- 18/05/201314,190 mi
- 23/05/201414,981 mi+791 mi
- 23/05/201414,981 mi
- 29/05/201515,765 mi+784 mi
- 29/05/201515,765 mi
- 12/07/201622,592 mi+6,827 mi
- 15/07/201730,486 mi+7,894 mi
- 15/07/201730,486 mi
- 23/10/201840,478 mi+9,992 mi
- 23/10/201840,478 mi
- 14/10/201942,130 mi+1,652 mi
- 14/10/201942,130 mi
- 12/10/202045,316 mi+3,186 mi
- 07/09/202148,273 mi+2,957 mi
- 08/09/202148,279 mi+6 mi
- 30/08/202250,364 mi+2,085 mi
- 30/08/202250,364 mi
- 15/09/202350,509 mi+145 mi
- 27/08/202451,669 mi+1,160 mi
- 27/08/202451,669 mi
Average of roughly 2,958 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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