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Vauxhall Corsa

Purple · Petrol · 2006 · 1,229 cc

LP 228MOT history

LP 228 is a purple petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 17 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

LP 228 purple Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
139,451 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP 228
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,229 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP 228 was last recorded at 139,451 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 5,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,047 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,404 miles
Average per year
6,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,451 miles
  • 2025 – 134,047 miles
  • 2024 – 129,342 miles
  • 2023 – 123,786 miles
  • 2022 – 118,687 miles
  • 2021 – 113,656 miles
  • 2020 – 110,818 miles
  • 2019 – 104,691 miles
  • 2018 – 99,236 miles
  • 2017 – 92,843 miles
  • 2016 – 85,165 miles
  • 2015 – 78,764 miles
  • 2014 – 71,397 miles
  • 2013 – 64,649 miles
  • 2012 – 56,159 miles
  • 2011 – 47,235 miles
  • 2010 – 37,214 miles
  • 2009 – 28,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,451 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Engine oil leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,451 miles (+5,404)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    139,451 miles
    Test number
    896903070301
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  2. Pass134,047 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    134,047 miles
    Test number
    379844631672
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level was very low

  3. Fail134,047 miles (+4,705)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,047 miles
    Test number
    383557980381
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level was very low

  4. Pass129,342 miles (+5,556)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    129,342 miles
    Test number
    177794799172
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread getting low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,786 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    123,786 miles
    Test number
    430993743532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPARK BRAKE HAS PASSED ON MINIMUM ALLOWED 16%
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail123,786 miles (+5,099)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,786 miles
    Test number
    882038058187
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPARK BRAKE HAS PASSED ON MINIMUM ALLOWED 16%
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass118,687 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,687 miles
    Test number
    319870906883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail118,687 miles (+5,031)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,687 miles
    Test number
    242539915572
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pads low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,656 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    113,656 miles
    Test number
    401584980142
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail113,656 miles (+2,838)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,656 miles
    Test number
    782793717175
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass110,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,818 miles
    Test number
    783664970590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,818 miles (+6,127)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,818 miles
    Test number
    406657531803
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass104,691 miles (+5,455)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,691 miles
    Test number
    626784281033
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass99,236 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,236 miles
    Test number
    367691180289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,230 miles (+6,387)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,230 miles
    Test number
    416663136459
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass92,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,843 miles
    Test number
    282911062496
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak.

  17. Fail92,843 miles (+7,678)6 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,843 miles
    Test number
    506860793299
    • DangerousFront Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak.

  18. Pass85,165 miles (+6,401)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,165 miles
    Test number
    316258620779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,764 miles (+7,367)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,764 miles
    Test number
    175298815116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,397 miles (+6,748)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,397 miles
    Test number
    879476604188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  21. Pass64,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,649 miles
    Test number
    686647403127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,647 miles (+8,488)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,647 miles
    Test number
    218507503173
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

  23. Pass56,159 miles (+8,924)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,159 miles
    Test number
    445207582052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,235 miles (+10,021)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,235 miles
    Test number
    297332981095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass37,214 miles (+9,200)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,214 miles
    Test number
    111946250085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,014 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,014 miles
    Test number
    721287459058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LP 228

What vehicle is registration LP 228 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LP 228 on a purple petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 17 Mar 2006. 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 LP 228 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP 228 is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP 228?
The MOT on LP 228 is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP 228 done?
LP 228 was recorded at 139,451 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 6,521 miles a year.
Has LP 228 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP 228 has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LP 228 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 LP 228 find?
LP 228 passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; offside front upper shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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