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Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 973 cc

T838 VHUMOT history

T838 VHU is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 78,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2024
Mileage
78,138 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2023
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T838 VHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
973 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T838 VHU was last recorded at 78,138 miles on 17 Jul 2023, 1,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,013 miles · 21 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1,125 miles
Average per year
2,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 78,138 miles
  • 2022 – 77,013 miles
  • 2021 – 76,193 miles
  • 2020 – 75,441 miles
  • 2019 – 74,127 miles
  • 2018 – 72,379 miles
  • 2017 – 70,292 miles
  • 2016 – 68,319 miles
  • 2015 – 66,288 miles
  • 2014 – 63,847 miles
  • 2013 – 61,029 miles
  • 2012 – 58,732 miles
  • 2011 – 56,624 miles
  • 2010 – 54,088 miles
  • 2009 – 51,489 miles
  • 2008 – 47,859 miles
  • 2007 – 42,123 miles
  • 2006 – 35,144 miles
  • 2005 – 30,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,138 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront out riggers rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear arches rusty
  • AdvisoryRear under sills rusty

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,138 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,138 miles
    Test number
    723532954356
    • AdvisoryFront out riggers rusty
    • AdvisoryRear arches rusty
    • AdvisoryRear under sills rusty

  2. Fail78,138 miles (+1,125)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,138 miles
    Test number
    566609037356
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront out riggers rusty
    • AdvisoryRear arches rusty
    • AdvisoryRear under sills rusty

  3. Pass77,013 miles (+820)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,013 miles
    Test number
    385164436336
    • AdvisoryFront out riggers rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear under sills surface rust

  4. Pass76,193 miles (+752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,193 miles
    Test number
    693166037553
    • AdvisoryFront out riggers surface rust
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner arch surface rust
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear under sill surface rust

  5. Pass75,441 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,441 miles
    Test number
    945184964046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,127 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,127 miles
    Test number
    506553877769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail74,086 miles (+1,707)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,086 miles
    Test number
    505225925935
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,379 miles (+2,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,379 miles
    Test number
    518101798015
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,292 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,292 miles
    Test number
    598038732289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,283 miles (+1,964)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,283 miles
    Test number
    840161207368
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass68,319 miles (+2,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,319 miles
    Test number
    843567711972
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass66,288 miles (+2,441)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,288 miles
    Test number
    709318615217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass63,847 miles (+2,818)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,847 miles
    Test number
    547544824276
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass61,029 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,029 miles
    Test number
    188094613299
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Fail61,029 miles (+2,297)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,029 miles
    Test number
    976364013290
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass58,732 miles (+5)11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,732 miles
    Test number
    355216112239
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box rubbers perished

  17. Fail58,727 miles (+2,103)2 failures11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,727 miles
    Test number
    689355212283
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box rubbers perished

  18. Pass56,624 miles (+2,536)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,624 miles
    Test number
    306839901270
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Fail54,088 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,088 miles
    Test number
    594156510251
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass54,088 miles (+2,599)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,088 miles
    Test number
    913066510205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass51,489 miles (+3,630)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    51,489 miles
    Test number
    382087319483
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  22. Pass47,859 miles (+5,736)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,859 miles
    Test number
    350755938474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,123 miles (+6,979)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    42,123 miles
    Test number
    372690247491
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass35,144 miles (+12)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,144 miles
    Test number
    472178926251
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust blow from mid joint

  25. Fail35,132 miles (+4,714)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,132 miles
    Test number
    391057726455
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass30,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    30,418 miles
    Test number
    451661925258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,412 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,412 miles
    Test number
    240481925210
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T838 VHU

Does T838 VHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T838 VHU expired on 15 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T838 VHU?
The MOT on T838 VHU expired on 15 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T838 VHU done?
T838 VHU was recorded at 78,138 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2023, an average of 2,661 miles a year.
Has T838 VHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T838 VHU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T838 VHU 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 T838 VHU find?
T838 VHU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: front out riggers rusty; rear arches rusty; rear under sills rusty.

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