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Vauxhall Corsa

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,229 cc

L18 VCXMOT history

L18 VCX is a silver petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 19 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2025.

L18 VCX silver Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2026
Mileage
88,480 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 VCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,229 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 VCX was last recorded at 88,480 miles on 31 Jan 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,469 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
3,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,480 miles
  • 2024 – 83,384 miles
  • 2023 – 83,384 miles
  • 2021 – 82,255 miles
  • 2020 – 80,689 miles
  • 2019 – 77,427 miles
  • 2018 – 74,825 miles
  • 2017 – 72,033 miles
  • 2016 – 71,718 miles
  • 2015 – 66,696 miles
  • 2014 – 60,474 miles
  • 2013 – 53,672 miles
  • 2012 – 49,319 miles
  • 2011 – 44,510 miles
  • 2010 – 35,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,480 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNsf wing damaged no sharp edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,480 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,480 miles
    Test number
    654032851545
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNsf wing damaged no sharp edges
  2. Fail88,469 miles (+5,085)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,469 miles
    Test number
    682810587104
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNsf wing damaged no sharp edges
  3. Pass83,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,384 miles
    Test number
    319797166975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,384 miles (+1,129)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,384 miles
    Test number
    914806170224
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNsf wing damaged
  5. Pass82,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,255 miles
    Test number
    511530196117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,255 miles (+1,566)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,255 miles
    Test number
    651204622194
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass80,689 miles (+3,262)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,689 miles
    Test number
    432929947320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,427 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,427 miles
    Test number
    177704907400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,825 miles (+2,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,825 miles
    Test number
    747735776506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear tyres starting to split
  10. Pass72,033 miles (+315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,033 miles
    Test number
    715315449546
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to split and crack along tread line.
  11. Pass71,718 miles (+5,022)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,718 miles
    Test number
    567295826147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack
  12. Pass66,696 miles (+6,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,696 miles
    Test number
    107204156826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Pass60,474 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,474 miles
    Test number
    285824574261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail60,474 miles (+6,802)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,474 miles
    Test number
    146344674203
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail53,672 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,672 miles
    Test number
    246531373251
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass53,672 miles (+4,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    53,672 miles
    Test number
    375471673294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail49,319 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,319 miles
    Test number
    577291172254
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass49,319 miles (+4,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,319 miles
    Test number
    728041872212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass44,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,510 miles
    Test number
    797378471281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,510 miles (+2,802)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,510 miles
    Test number
    918968871289
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  21. Pass41,708 miles (+6,655)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,708 miles
    Test number
    109848061014
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT STRUT TOP WORN
  22. Pass35,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,053 miles
    Test number
    114532760476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 VCX

Does L18 VCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 VCX expired on 30 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 VCX?
The MOT on L18 VCX expired on 30 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 VCX done?
L18 VCX was recorded at 88,480 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2025, an average of 3,582 miles a year.
Has L18 VCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 VCX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 VCX 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 L18 VCX find?
L18 VCX passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nsf wing damaged no sharp edges.

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