2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · YC08 VGP
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 56,800 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC08 VGP Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 56,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC08 VGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (YC08 VGP) between March 2011 and October 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ing”.
YC08 VGP Mileage History
- 23/03/201115,306 mi
- 26/03/201220,436 mi+5,130 mi
- 25/03/201324,715 mi+4,279 mi
- 02/04/201428,113 mi+3,398 mi
- 01/04/201531,855 mi+3,742 mi
- 30/03/201635,865 mi+4,010 mi
- 30/03/201635,865 mi
- 03/04/201739,574 mi+3,709 mi
- 19/04/201843,277 mi+3,703 mi
- 27/03/201946,144 mi+2,867 mi
- 14/10/202049,186 mi+3,042 mi
- 14/10/202150,818 mi+1,632 mi
- 17/10/202253,105 mi+2,287 mi
- 16/10/202355,019 mi+1,914 mi
- 16/10/202355,021 mi+2 mi
- 14/10/202456,219 mi+1,198 mi
- 07/10/202556,800 mi+581 mi
Average of roughly 2,853 miles per year across 17 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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