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Vauxhall Corsa

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,229 cc

L1 APWMOT history

L1 APW is a silver petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

L1 APW silver Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,262 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 APW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,229 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 APW was last recorded at 138,262 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,259 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,262 miles
  • 2024 – 135,490 miles
  • 2023 – 133,436 miles
  • 2022 – 128,408 miles
  • 2021 – 124,772 miles
  • 2020 – 121,885 miles
  • 2019 – 118,269 miles
  • 2018 – 110,848 miles
  • 2017 – 101,697 miles
  • 2016 – 86,778 miles
  • 2015 – 78,967 miles
  • 2014 – 71,406 miles
  • 2012 – 64,827 miles
  • 2011 – 55,378 miles
  • 2010 – 45,934 miles
  • 2009 – 37,692 miles
  • 2008 – 27,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,262 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing but still showing correct colour (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of body at rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside fuel flap area (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,262 miles (+3)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,262 miles
    Test number
    818542142328
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing but still showing correct colour (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of body at rear
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside fuel flap area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail138,259 miles (+2,769)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,259 miles
    Test number
    852451708053
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing but still showing correct colour (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of body at rear
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside fuel flap area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass135,490 miles (+2,054)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    135,490 miles
    Test number
    854747580064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass133,436 miles (+5,028)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,436 miles
    Test number
    605847430786
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass128,408 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,408 miles
    Test number
    296420016703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,772 miles (+2,887)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,772 miles
    Test number
    873617582052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,885 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,885 miles
    Test number
    762514301379
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. Fail121,885 miles (+3,616)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,885 miles
    Test number
    723086652739
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  9. Pass118,269 miles (+7,421)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,269 miles
    Test number
    366305156252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,848 miles (+9,151)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    110,848 miles
    Test number
    734282567831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,697 miles (+7,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    101,697 miles
    Test number
    579319450403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass94,063 miles (+7,285)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    94,063 miles
    Test number
    901031291725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres inner edges wearing thin
  13. Pass86,778 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,778 miles
    Test number
    222293035486
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Fail86,778 miles (+7,811)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,778 miles
    Test number
    765816121995
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass78,967 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,967 miles
    Test number
    876032115012
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside wiper blade slightly smearing
  16. Fail78,967 miles (+7,561)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,967 miles
    Test number
    869982415011
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside wiper blade slightly smearing
    • NotePossible leaking brake cylinder nearside rear as brake fluid on drum
  17. Pass71,406 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,406 miles
    Test number
    968343614059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  18. Fail71,406 miles (+6,579)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,406 miles
    Test number
    348759404048
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  19. Pass64,827 miles (+9,449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,827 miles
    Test number
    526485982207
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass55,378 miles (+9,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    55,378 miles
    Test number
    369415881225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
  21. Pass45,934 miles (+8,242)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,934 miles
    Test number
    820226780221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,692 miles (+10,266)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,692 miles
    Test number
    141921289285
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass27,426 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,426 miles
    Test number
    120422988211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L1 APW

Does L1 APW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 APW is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 APW?
The MOT on L1 APW is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 APW done?
L1 APW was recorded at 138,262 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 6,447 miles a year.
Has L1 APW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 APW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 APW 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 L1 APW find?
L1 APW passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing but still showing correct colour; corrosion to underside of body at rear, and 7 more.

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