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Vauxhall Corsa

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,199 cc

T197 VREMOT history

T197 VRE is a silver petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 71,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
71,515 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 VRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T197 VRE was last recorded at 71,515 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 7,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,169 miles · 24 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
7,346 miles
Average per year
3,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,515 miles
  • 2024 – 64,169 miles
  • 2023 – 60,712 miles
  • 2022 – 59,216 miles
  • 2021 – 57,488 miles
  • 2020 – 54,956 miles
  • 2019 – 49,601 miles
  • 2018 – 44,606 miles
  • 2017 – 40,509 miles
  • 2016 – 36,269 miles
  • 2015 – 33,759 miles
  • 2014 – 29,542 miles
  • 2013 – 23,420 miles
  • 2012 – 17,169 miles
  • 2011 – 13,846 miles
  • 2010 – 13,515 miles
  • 2009 – 12,655 miles
  • 2008 – 11,850 miles
  • 2007 – 10,928 miles
  • 2006 – 9,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,515 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,515 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    71,515 miles
    Test number
    581794909679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail71,510 miles (+7,341)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,510 miles
    Test number
    372032027675
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass64,169 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    64,169 miles
    Test number
    538575810718
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail64,167 miles (+3,455)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,167 miles
    Test number
    661704362407
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,712 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    60,712 miles
    Test number
    208923340917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Fail60,712 miles (+1,496)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,712 miles
    Test number
    434151891727
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass59,216 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,216 miles
    Test number
    393173391539
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail59,210 miles (+1,722)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,210 miles
    Test number
    923444878814
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass57,488 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    57,488 miles
    Test number
    623396921397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,476 miles (+2,520)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,476 miles
    Test number
    638690079510
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass54,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,956 miles
    Test number
    235570082897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,956 miles (+5,355)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,956 miles
    Test number
    619658284872
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass49,601 miles (+4,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    49,601 miles
    Test number
    983845118254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass44,606 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,606 miles
    Test number
    651369934912
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have a split in the tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail44,606 miles (+4,097)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,606 miles
    Test number
    804763063571
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have a split in the tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass40,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,509 miles
    Test number
    415425829657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,509 miles (+4,240)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,509 miles
    Test number
    292462136722
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Pass36,269 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,269 miles
    Test number
    210719212331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,759 miles (+4,217)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,759 miles
    Test number
    995952815054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass29,542 miles (+6,122)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,542 miles
    Test number
    449140314064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear shock absorbers do not have much damping effect
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass23,420 miles (+6,251)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    23,420 miles
    Test number
    376688003050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,169 miles (+3,323)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    17,169 miles
    Test number
    898676202077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,846 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    13,846 miles
    Test number
    199143911044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,515 miles (+860)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    13,515 miles
    Test number
    343273100292
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass12,655 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    12,655 miles
    Test number
    384345009433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,850 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    11,850 miles
    Test number
    522533408284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,928 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    10,928 miles
    Test number
    841987207237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass9,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    9,951 miles
    Test number
    251608196152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T197 VRE

Does T197 VRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T197 VRE is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T197 VRE?
The MOT on T197 VRE is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T197 VRE done?
T197 VRE was recorded at 71,515 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 3,160 miles a year.
Has T197 VRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 VRE has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T197 VRE 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 T197 VRE find?
T197 VRE passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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