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Vauxhall Corsa

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,199 cc

T485 DRWMOT history

T485 DRW is a white petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 2 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 75,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
75,798 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T485 DRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T485 DRW was last recorded at 75,798 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 5,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Oct 2023: 70,269 miles, lower than 99,374 miles on 3 Oct 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
70,747 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,051 miles
Average per year
1,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,798 miles
  • 2024 – 70,747 miles
  • 2023 – 70,269 miles
  • 2022 – 99,374 miles
  • 2021 – 68,642 miles
  • 2020 – 68,085 miles
  • 2019 – 67,527 miles
  • 2018 – 66,510 miles
  • 2017 – 65,264 miles
  • 2016 – 64,050 miles
  • 2015 – 62,076 miles
  • 2014 – 60,509 miles
  • 2013 – 58,575 miles
  • 2012 – 56,565 miles
  • 2011 – 53,808 miles
  • 2010 – 50,727 miles
  • 2009 – 48,664 miles
  • 2008 – 45,747 miles
  • 2007 – 43,091 miles
  • 2006 – 39,828 miles
  • 2005 – 36,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,798 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,798 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,798 miles
    Test number
    626862025791
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail75,798 miles (+5,051)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,798 miles
    Test number
    452390570346
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,747 miles (+478)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    70,747 miles
    Test number
    928554636552
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass70,269 miles (-29,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,269 miles
    Test number
    701569058533
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,374 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,374 miles
    Test number
    508369168668
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail99,374 miles (+30,732)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,374 miles
    Test number
    507907498847
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass68,642 miles (+557)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,642 miles
    Test number
    732694025888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,085 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,085 miles
    Test number
    745024839787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,527 miles
    Test number
    267400453324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,527 miles (+1,017)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,527 miles
    Test number
    419952990923
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass66,510 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,510 miles
    Test number
    258402591512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,264 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,264 miles
    Test number
    635603782631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,050 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,050 miles
    Test number
    261409342818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,076 miles
    Test number
    850200197275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,076 miles (+1,567)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,076 miles
    Test number
    285597513405
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass60,509 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,509 miles
    Test number
    777812474234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,575 miles (+2,010)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,575 miles
    Test number
    416559163266
    • NoteALL 4 TYRES PERISHED AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

  18. Pass56,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,565 miles
    Test number
    696021672269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,565 miles (+2,757)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,565 miles
    Test number
    965091972220
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  20. Pass53,808 miles (+3,081)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,808 miles
    Test number
    235860071208
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres side walls cracking and nearside rear tyre side wall worn

  21. Pass50,727 miles (+2,063)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,727 miles
    Test number
    291053170273
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to perish

  22. Pass48,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,664 miles
    Test number
    790204579203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,664 miles (+2,917)1 failure3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,664 miles
    Test number
    273294579273
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass45,747 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,747 miles
    Test number
    880915378221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,091 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,091 miles
    Test number
    450595187260
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  26. Pass43,091 miles (+3,263)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,091 miles
    Test number
    913535287223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,828 miles
    Test number
    303512176435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail39,828 miles (+3,085)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,828 miles
    Test number
    650310076215
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass36,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    36,743 miles
    Test number
    273028565178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T485 DRW

Does T485 DRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T485 DRW is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T485 DRW?
The MOT on T485 DRW is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T485 DRW done?
T485 DRW was recorded at 75,798 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 1,917 miles a year.
Has T485 DRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T485 DRW has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T485 DRW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T485 DRW find?
T485 DRW passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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