Vauxhall logo

Vauxhall Corsa

Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 1,598 cc

279 VXRMOT history

279 VXR is a grey petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 30 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 12,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

279 VXR grey Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
12,195 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
477 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for 279 VXR in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
279 VXR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

279 VXR was last recorded at 12,195 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
11,620 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
575 miles
Average per year
477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 12,195 miles
  • 2025 – 11,620 miles
  • 2024 – 11,343 miles
  • 2023 – 10,914 miles
  • 2022 – 10,619 miles
  • 2021 – 10,348 miles
  • 2020 – 10,217 miles
  • 2019 – 9,813 miles
  • 2018 – 8,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass12,195 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/F/ SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened *2

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 15 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass12,195 miles (+575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    12,195 miles
    Test number
    235189390990
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/F/ SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass11,620 miles (+277)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    11,620 miles
    Test number
    177550448939
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. Pass11,343 miles (+429)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    11,343 miles
    Test number
    870992096873
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension components corroded (All)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on gearbox
  4. Pass10,914 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    10,914 miles
    Test number
    380874680093
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened *2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail10,913 miles (+294)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,913 miles
    Test number
    529472990995
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened *2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass10,619 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    10,619 miles
    Test number
    669482911790
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded *2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened *2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail10,619 miles (+271)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,619 miles
    Test number
    653291634483
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded *2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened *2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass10,348 miles (+131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    10,348 miles
    Test number
    938410189432
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass10,217 miles (+404)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    10,217 miles
    Test number
    508506642606
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Pass9,813 miles (+1,414)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    9,813 miles
    Test number
    685807925439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass8,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    8,399 miles
    Test number
    997386206031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 279 VXR

What vehicle is registration 279 VXR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 279 VXR on a grey petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 30 Sept 2015. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 279 VXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 279 VXR is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 279 VXR?
The MOT on 279 VXR is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 279 VXR done?
279 VXR was recorded at 12,195 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 477 miles a year.
Has 279 VXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 279 VXR has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on 279 VXR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 279 VXR find?
279 VXR passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f/ subframe.

Browse all 279 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.