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Vauxhall Corsa

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 973 cc

T981 WAEMOT history

T981 WAE is a silver petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 66,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2024
Mileage
66,808 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 WAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
973 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T981 WAE was last recorded at 66,808 miles on 1 Dec 2023, 762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,046 miles · 25 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
762 miles
Average per year
1,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 66,808 miles
  • 2022 – 66,046 miles
  • 2021 – 65,533 miles
  • 2020 – 65,317 miles
  • 2019 – 60,086 miles
  • 2018 – 58,331 miles
  • 2017 – 55,731 miles
  • 2016 – 48,772 miles
  • 2014 – 46,735 miles
  • 2013 – 46,340 miles
  • 2012 – 45,886 miles
  • 2011 – 45,369 miles
  • 2010 – 44,816 miles
  • 2009 – 44,162 miles
  • 2008 – 43,507 miles
  • 2007 – 40,128 miles
  • 2006 – 34,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,808 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe Joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,808 miles (+762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    66,808 miles
    Test number
    820425549807
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass66,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,046 miles
    Test number
    727221872637
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail66,046 miles (+513)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,046 miles
    Test number
    716476085349
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure Temporary secured (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass65,533 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    65,533 miles
    Test number
    365634150160
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail65,507 miles (+190)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,507 miles
    Test number
    423590636592
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass65,317 miles (+6)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,317 miles
    Test number
    530248236713
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe Joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering Rack Slightly Notchy
  7. Fail65,311 miles (+5,225)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,311 miles
    Test number
    705932297929
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe Joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering Rack Slightly Notchy
  8. Pass60,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,086 miles
    Test number
    217306814422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,086 miles (+1,755)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,086 miles
    Test number
    420156666552
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  10. Pass58,331 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,331 miles
    Test number
    885429361248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail58,267 miles (+2,536)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,267 miles
    Test number
    432433519741
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass55,731 miles (+6,959)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,731 miles
    Test number
    426786788538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,772 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,772 miles
    Test number
    133512954843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail48,772 miles (+2,037)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,772 miles
    Test number
    582282693764
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass46,735 miles (+395)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,735 miles
    Test number
    796161774099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass46,340 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,340 miles
    Test number
    718441153035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,886 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,886 miles
    Test number
    939021952053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,369 miles
    Test number
    608755941092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,369 miles (+553)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,369 miles
    Test number
    668481341089
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  20. Pass44,816 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,816 miles
    Test number
    872703040090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,162 miles (+655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,162 miles
    Test number
    191427659099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass43,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,507 miles
    Test number
    712493368025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,507 miles (+3,379)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,507 miles
    Test number
    431453468082
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass40,128 miles (+5,189)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,128 miles
    Test number
    263544067014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,939 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,939 miles
    Test number
    141817066071
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
  26. Fail34,939 miles2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,939 miles
    Test number
    160636766403
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are slightly perished

Questions about T981 WAE

Does T981 WAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T981 WAE expired on 7 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T981 WAE?
The MOT on T981 WAE expired on 7 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T981 WAE done?
T981 WAE was recorded at 66,808 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2023, an average of 1,797 miles a year.
Has T981 WAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 WAE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T981 WAE 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 WAE find?
T981 WAE passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.

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