2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · YY08 WJG
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 170,796 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY08 WJG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/09/2024
- 170,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY08 WJG 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 (YY08 WJG) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Parking brake efficiency below requirements offside reading 74 and nearside 116 (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 185/65/r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer,ready to break off (6.1.2 (a))”.
YY08 WJG Mileage History
- 23/09/2022161,403 mi
- 23/09/2022161,403 mi
- 26/09/2023163,472 mi+2,069 mi
- 27/09/2023163,475 mi+3 mi
- 27/09/2024170,796 mi+7,321 mi
Average of roughly 4,667 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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