2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · VU08 OBW
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2008. Recorded mileage 167,895 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU08 OBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 167,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU08 OBW 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 (VU08 OBW) between July 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VU08 OBW Mileage History
- 20/07/2022158,650 mi
- 07/06/2023163,135 mi+4,485 mi
- 07/06/2023163,135 mi
- 06/06/2024165,237 mi+2,102 mi
- 22/05/2025167,895 mi+2,658 mi
Average of roughly 3,257 miles per year across 5 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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