2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · YG08 DHU
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 66,876 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YG08 DHU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
- 66,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG08 DHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (YG08 DHU) between February 2011 and August 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread exposing cords 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YG08 DHU Mileage History
- 21/02/201115,501 mi
- 16/02/201220,562 mi+5,061 mi
- 20/02/201325,092 mi+4,530 mi
- 27/02/201431,290 mi+6,198 mi
- 17/02/201537,741 mi+6,451 mi
- 23/02/201537,843 mi+102 mi
- 16/02/201643,426 mi+5,583 mi
- 20/02/201749,482 mi+6,056 mi
- 20/02/201749,482 mi
- 19/02/201854,822 mi+5,340 mi
- 23/02/201854,867 mi+45 mi
- 07/09/201857,814 mi+2,947 mi
- 13/08/201959,191 mi+1,377 mi
- 13/08/202060,734 mi+1,543 mi
- 19/08/202060,794 mi+60 mi
- 31/08/202162,675 mi+1,881 mi
- 03/09/202162,703 mi+28 mi
- 17/08/202264,330 mi+1,627 mi
- 04/09/202366,061 mi+1,731 mi
- 14/09/202366,105 mi+44 mi
- 23/08/202466,876 mi+771 mi
Average of roughly 3,805 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa D
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- ABS pump failureSerious
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- Heater resistor and wiring failureModerate
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