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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,199 cc

T981 RGHMOT history

T981 RGH is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 49,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
49,590 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 RGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T981 RGH was last recorded at 49,590 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 3,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,311 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,279 miles
Average per year
1,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,590 miles
  • 2024 – 46,311 miles
  • 2023 – 43,161 miles
  • 2022 – 41,355 miles
  • 2021 – 41,301 miles
  • 2020 – 41,129 miles
  • 2019 – 40,473 miles
  • 2018 – 39,867 miles
  • 2017 – 38,858 miles
  • 2016 – 37,824 miles
  • 2015 – 36,684 miles
  • 2014 – 34,800 miles
  • 2013 – 32,894 miles
  • 2012 – 30,866 miles
  • 2011 – 28,974 miles
  • 2010 – 27,211 miles
  • 2009 – 25,279 miles
  • 2008 – 23,817 miles
  • 2007 – 22,291 miles
  • 2006 – 20,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,590 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass49,590 miles (+3,279)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    49,590 miles
    Test number
    494540743172
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass46,311 miles (+3,150)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    46,311 miles
    Test number
    922332319291
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass43,161 miles (+1,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    43,161 miles
    Test number
    400926909436
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass41,355 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    41,355 miles
    Test number
    577767959286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass41,301 miles (+172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    41,301 miles
    Test number
    938043476091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass41,129 miles (+656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    41,129 miles
    Test number
    140267350888
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass40,473 miles (+606)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,473 miles
    Test number
    701399292839
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass39,867 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,867 miles
    Test number
    686679280051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,858 miles (+1,034)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,858 miles
    Test number
    371501517723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,824 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,824 miles
    Test number
    649359326869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,684 miles (+1,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,684 miles
    Test number
    495610415140
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass34,800 miles (+1,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    34,800 miles
    Test number
    777282514164
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass32,894 miles (+2,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    32,894 miles
    Test number
    857280323190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass30,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,866 miles
    Test number
    418047312127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,864 miles (+1,890)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,864 miles
    Test number
    497557412196
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  16. Pass28,974 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,974 miles
    Test number
    345537311130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,972 miles (+1,761)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,972 miles
    Test number
    656226711167
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass27,211 miles (+1,932)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,211 miles
    Test number
    191316410174
    • NoteN/s wiper blade deteriorated

  19. Pass25,279 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    25,279 miles
    Test number
    513779219158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,267 miles (+1,450)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,267 miles
    Test number
    744128919111
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass23,817 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,817 miles
    Test number
    260112728447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,291 miles (+1,858)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,291 miles
    Test number
    343312627120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,433 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,433 miles
    Test number
    203427886088
    • NoteN/s o/s/f drive shaft gaiters re-fitted at time of test

Questions about T981 RGH

Does T981 RGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T981 RGH is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T981 RGH?
The MOT on T981 RGH is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T981 RGH done?
T981 RGH was recorded at 49,590 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 1,484 miles a year.
Has T981 RGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 RGH has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2012.
Has the mileage on T981 RGH 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 T981 RGH find?
T981 RGH passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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