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Vauxhall Corsa

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,389 cc

P355 WRUMOT history

P355 WRU is a green petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2023
Mileage
84,508 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P355 WRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

P355 WRU was last recorded at 84,508 miles on 12 Oct 2023, 22,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,974 miles · 4 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
22,534 miles
Average per year
4,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,508 miles
  • 2022 – 61,974 miles
  • 2021 – 57,550 miles
  • 2020 – 55,122 miles
  • 2019 – 50,791 miles
  • 2018 – 45,225 miles
  • 2017 – 39,444 miles
  • 2016 – 35,261 miles
  • 2015 – 33,127 miles
  • 2014 – 30,162 miles
  • 2013 – 27,328 miles
  • 2012 – 24,954 miles
  • 2011 – 22,222 miles
  • 2010 – 19,551 miles
  • 2009 – 14,052 miles
  • 2008 – 9,163 miles
  • 2007 – 9,064 miles
  • 2006 – 8,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail84,508 miles
  • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer split (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member with anti-roll bar fixings holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Emissions unable to be completed silencer split (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering system slightly rough getting stiff (2.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sill areas very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm worn

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2-3 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills very rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail84,508 miles (+22,534)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,508 miles
    Test number
    543735085776
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member with anti-roll bar fixings holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Emissions unable to be completed silencer split (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system slightly rough getting stiff (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sill areas very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass61,974 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,974 miles
    Test number
    753890404501
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Fail61,972 miles (+4,422)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,972 miles
    Test number
    357856210166
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn seized top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mounting seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area & inner sill areas marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass57,550 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,550 miles
    Test number
    175401975953
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody rusting

  5. Fail57,548 miles (+2,426)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,548 miles
    Test number
    474929584642
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability marked in yellow (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp reflector seriously defective both sides dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody rusting

  6. Pass55,122 miles (+4,331)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,122 miles
    Test number
    807150949045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wings corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded

  7. Pass50,791 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,791 miles
    Test number
    195919023094
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner 1/4 sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp missing

  8. Fail50,791 miles (+5,566)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,791 miles
    Test number
    627190525290
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner 1/4 sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp missing

  9. Pass45,225 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,225 miles
    Test number
    410465202552
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Arch corroded

  10. Fail45,224 miles (+5,780)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,224 miles
    Test number
    243655747362
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Arch corroded

  11. Pass39,444 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,444 miles
    Test number
    923275365916
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded

  12. Fail39,444 miles (+4,183)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,444 miles
    Test number
    838154058543
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded

  13. Pass35,261 miles (+2,134)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,261 miles
    Test number
    392320381955
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass33,127 miles (+2,965)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    33,127 miles
    Test number
    507202225278
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  15. Pass30,162 miles (+2,834)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    30,162 miles
    Test number
    549510424251
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  16. Pass27,328 miles (+2,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    27,328 miles
    Test number
    526504623227
    • 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)

  17. Pass24,954 miles (+2,732)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,954 miles
    Test number
    448697402282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,222 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    22,222 miles
    Test number
    978477211213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,551 miles (+5,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    19,551 miles
    Test number
    111767110225
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass14,052 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    14,052 miles
    Test number
    591176799154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Fail14,004 miles (+4,841)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,004 miles
    Test number
    253550699411
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass9,163 miles (+99)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    9,163 miles
    Test number
    341579598164
    • NoteDamage to o/s/f lower chassis leg ?
    • NoteRear tyres are starting to perish & crack.

  23. Pass9,064 miles (+351)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    9,064 miles
    Test number
    274088097429
    • NoteAccident damage to n/s/f
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to perish
    • NoteO/s/f sunvisor clip broken
    • NoteWipers poor condition

  24. Pass8,713 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    8,713 miles
    Test number
    603074396198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail8,709 miles4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,709 miles
    Test number
    293043096400
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteAll tyres are starting to perish
    • NoteDamage to floor on o/s/f ?

Questions about P355 WRU

Does P355 WRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P355 WRU expired on 3 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P355 WRU?
The MOT on P355 WRU expired on 3 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P355 WRU done?
P355 WRU was recorded at 84,508 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2023, an average of 4,394 miles a year.
Has P355 WRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P355 WRU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on P355 WRU 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 P355 WRU find?
P355 WRU failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2023 with 5 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition; nearside rear exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer split; nearside rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 4 more.

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