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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,389 cc

R244 GFGMOT history

R244 GFG is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 30 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 74,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,059 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R244 GFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
30 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R244 GFG was last recorded at 74,059 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 7,939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,120 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,939 miles
Average per year
2,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,059 miles
  • 2025 – 66,120 miles
  • 2024 – 54,878 miles
  • 2023 – 51,188 miles
  • 2022 – 47,802 miles
  • 2021 – 47,057 miles
  • 2019 – 44,694 miles
  • 2018 – 38,306 miles
  • 2017 – 36,694 miles
  • 2016 – 34,904 miles
  • 2015 – 34,849 miles
  • 2012 – 30,192 miles
  • 2011 – 27,410 miles
  • 2010 – 26,181 miles
  • 2009 – 24,536 miles
  • 2008 – 23,028 miles
  • 2007 – 21,892 miles
  • 2006 – 20,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,059 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,059 miles
    Test number
    964405523103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail74,059 miles (+7,939)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,059 miles
    Test number
    243170241383
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass66,120 miles (+11,242)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    66,120 miles
    Test number
    313326296771
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass54,878 miles (+3,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    54,878 miles
    Test number
    624935284704
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass51,188 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    51,188 miles
    Test number
    306635352416
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre pipe damaged

  6. Fail51,188 miles (+3,386)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,188 miles
    Test number
    168815705500
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre pipe damaged

  7. Pass47,802 miles (+745)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    47,802 miles
    Test number
    855719503847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass47,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    47,057 miles
    Test number
    844530103411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,057 miles (+2,363)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,057 miles
    Test number
    807748334152
    • MajorExhaust system insecure both central exhaust rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass44,694 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,694 miles
    Test number
    607755492588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,692 miles (+5,869)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,692 miles
    Test number
    142514440984
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass38,823 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    38,823 miles
    Test number
    852679845675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,306 miles (+1,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    38,306 miles
    Test number
    568967610163
    • AdvisoryFront anti-roll bar corroded

  14. Pass36,694 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    36,694 miles
    Test number
    458133668659
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  15. Fail36,689 miles (+1,785)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,689 miles
    Test number
    419812851667
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid twin jet (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid twin jet (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  16. Pass34,904 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    34,904 miles
    Test number
    373595499563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,849 miles (+3,794)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,849 miles
    Test number
    293831631323
    • FailureCentre Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure bottom mounting (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass31,055 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    31,055 miles
    Test number
    747328505029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,192 miles (+2,782)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,192 miles
    Test number
    455471452265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,410 miles (+1,229)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,410 miles
    Test number
    268884921240
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust box rattling

  21. Pass26,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,181 miles
    Test number
    332882150268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,181 miles (+1,645)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,181 miles
    Test number
    930192550228
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass24,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    24,536 miles
    Test number
    624282739274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,536 miles (+1,508)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,536 miles
    Test number
    833462139292
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front and nearside rear tyres will need attention in the near future.

  25. Pass23,028 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,028 miles
    Test number
    192407928260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,892 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    21,892 miles
    Test number
    383118027245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,163 miles
    Test number
    184024836297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R244 GFG

Does R244 GFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R244 GFG is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R244 GFG?
The MOT on R244 GFG is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R244 GFG done?
R244 GFG was recorded at 74,059 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 2,697 miles a year.
Has R244 GFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R244 GFG has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on R244 GFG 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 R244 GFG find?
R244 GFG passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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