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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,199 cc

S65 VAHMOT history

S65 VAH is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 16 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 30,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2023
Mileage
30,767 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S65 VAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S65 VAH was last recorded at 30,767 miles on 30 Oct 2023, 1,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,709 miles · 1 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,058 miles
Average per year
1,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 30,767 miles
  • 2022 – 29,709 miles
  • 2021 – 28,740 miles
  • 2020 – 27,992 miles
  • 2019 – 27,341 miles
  • 2018 – 26,272 miles
  • 2017 – 24,981 miles
  • 2016 – 22,458 miles
  • 2015 – 17,944 miles
  • 2014 – 15,942 miles
  • 2013 – 15,580 miles
  • 2012 – 14,699 miles
  • 2011 – 13,780 miles
  • 2010 – 12,762 miles
  • 2009 – 11,732 miles
  • 2008 – 10,523 miles
  • 2007 – 9,412 miles
  • 2006 – 8,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail30,767 miles
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front floor holed by corrosion but not in a prescribed area
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front jacking points corroded but not in a prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail30,767 miles (+1,058)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,767 miles
    Test number
    305042614388
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor holed by corrosion but not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass29,709 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    29,709 miles
    Test number
    512322052741
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront jacking points corroded but not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail29,699 miles (+959)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,699 miles
    Test number
    745647721858
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront jacking points corroded but not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass28,740 miles (+748)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    28,740 miles
    Test number
    282127627986
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront jacking points corroded away but not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass27,992 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    27,992 miles
    Test number
    476797261704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail27,982 miles (+641)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,982 miles
    Test number
    634717437057
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass27,341 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,341 miles
    Test number
    201905453168
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront jack points holed by corrosion

  8. Fail27,331 miles (+1,059)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,331 miles
    Test number
    473345111966
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront jack points holed by corrosion

  9. Pass26,272 miles (+1,291)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    26,272 miles
    Test number
    952499043883
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point holed by corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass24,981 miles (+2,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    24,981 miles
    Test number
    991562434098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jack point corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  11. Pass22,458 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    22,458 miles
    Test number
    863355140991
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Fail22,458 miles (+4,514)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,458 miles
    Test number
    303547993490
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass17,944 miles (+2,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    17,944 miles
    Test number
    371264156878
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass15,942 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    15,942 miles
    Test number
    489700904395
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail15,942 miles (+362)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,942 miles
    Test number
    596750904371
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass15,580 miles (+881)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    15,580 miles
    Test number
    557236393298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,699 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    14,699 miles
    Test number
    418749292293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,780 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    13,780 miles
    Test number
    395494501309
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked and perished on side walls

  19. Fail13,780 miles (+1,018)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,780 miles
    Test number
    108884101337
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked and perished on side walls

  20. Pass12,762 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    12,762 miles
    Test number
    572965100328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,732 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    11,732 miles
    Test number
    891591209356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,523 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    10,523 miles
    Test number
    443731008385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,412 miles (+1,087)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    9,412 miles
    Test number
    760493107326
    • NoteBoth rear tyres outer walls small perish marks

  24. Pass8,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    8,325 miles
    Test number
    840383506324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S65 VAH

Does S65 VAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S65 VAH expired on 31 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S65 VAH?
The MOT on S65 VAH expired on 31 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S65 VAH done?
S65 VAH was recorded at 30,767 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2023, an average of 1,320 miles a year.
Has S65 VAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S65 VAH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S65 VAH 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 S65 VAH find?
S65 VAH failed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2023 with 6 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point; nearside rear brake cable damaged, and 6 more.

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