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Vauxhall Corsa

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,229 cc

L89 EJWMOT history

L89 EJW is a black petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 13 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 89,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2025.

L89 EJW black Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2026
Mileage
89,745 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L89 EJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,229 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L89 EJW was last recorded at 89,745 miles on 30 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Sept 2022: 26,279 miles, lower than 89,488 miles on 23 Aug 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,745 miles · 15 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,745 miles
  • 2023 – 89,745 miles
  • 2022 – 26,279 miles
  • 2021 – 89,488 miles
  • 2017 – 85,840 miles
  • 2016 – 79,559 miles
  • 2015 – 66,067 miles
  • 2014 – 60,591 miles
  • 2013 – 54,899 miles
  • 2011 – 48,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,745 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    89,745 miles
    Test number
    495049407657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass89,745 miles (+63,466)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    89,745 miles
    Test number
    945888259275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass26,279 miles (-63,209)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    26,279 miles
    Test number
    152529378299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,488 miles (+3,648)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,488 miles
    Test number
    557156835957
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  5. Pass85,840 miles (+6,281)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,840 miles
    Test number
    723179712812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,559 miles (+225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,559 miles
    Test number
    928979812403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside oil leak
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
  7. Fail79,334 miles (+13,267)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,334 miles
    Test number
    618885637660
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside oil leak
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass66,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,067 miles
    Test number
    998991995020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,067 miles (+5,476)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,067 miles
    Test number
    127849185061
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  10. Pass60,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,591 miles
    Test number
    697629104046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,591 miles (+5,692)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,591 miles
    Test number
    245896704058
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  12. Pass54,899 miles (+6,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,899 miles
    Test number
    748214803054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  13. Pass48,838 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,838 miles
    Test number
    925604481210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,836 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,836 miles
    Test number
    799971781266
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L89 EJW

Does L89 EJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L89 EJW expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L89 EJW?
The MOT on L89 EJW expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L89 EJW done?
L89 EJW was recorded at 89,745 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2025, an average of 3,017 miles a year.
Has L89 EJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L89 EJW has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on L89 EJW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L89 EJW find?
L89 EJW passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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