2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · WG08 OFB
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2008. Recorded mileage 72,276 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG08 OFB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2023
- 72,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG08 OFB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (WG08 OFB) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WG08 OFB Mileage History
- 23/05/202266,583 mi
- 19/05/202372,276 mi+5,693 mi
- 19/05/202372,276 mi
Average of roughly 5,760 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa D
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- ABS pump failureSerious
Internal ABS module faults trigger warning lights and are a common MOT failure on Corsa D.
- Timing chain stretch (1.0 / 1.2 petrol)Serious
Small petrol engines can stretch their timing chain if oil changes have been skipped, eventually leading to noisy starts or failure.
- Heater resistor and wiring failureModerate
The blower resistor and connector can overheat or melt, leaving the fan only working on one speed or not at all.
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