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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 973 cc

V38 NRWMOT history

V38 NRW is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 28 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2022 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 89,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2022.

V38 NRW red Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2022
Mileage
89,909 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 NRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
973 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V38 NRW was last recorded at 89,909 miles on 25 Mar 2022, 1,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,709 miles · 16 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,200 miles
Average per year
2,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 89,909 miles
  • 2021 – 88,709 miles
  • 2020 – 85,818 miles
  • 2019 – 81,527 miles
  • 2018 – 74,201 miles
  • 2017 – 71,307 miles
  • 2016 – 67,747 miles
  • 2015 – 66,341 miles
  • 2014 – 61,807 miles
  • 2013 – 60,774 miles
  • 2012 – 59,899 miles
  • 2011 – 58,947 miles
  • 2010 – 58,249 miles
  • 2009 – 57,014 miles
  • 2008 – 55,743 miles
  • 2007 – 54,211 miles
  • 2006 – 53,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,909 miles
  • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front out rigger jacking point corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryBoot floor corroding under spare wheel

What MOT failures 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,909 miles (+1,200)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,909 miles
    Test number
    745633710307
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front out rigger jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor corroding under spare wheel

  2. Pass88,709 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,709 miles
    Test number
    158656220120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail88,709 miles (+2,891)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,709 miles
    Test number
    161166065884
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,818 miles (+4,291)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,818 miles
    Test number
    334003458879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass81,527 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,527 miles
    Test number
    359790562039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail81,527 miles (+7,326)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,527 miles
    Test number
    625532225477
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass74,201 miles (+2,894)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,201 miles
    Test number
    614209030131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,307 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,307 miles
    Test number
    362890922591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  9. Fail71,307 miles (+3,560)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,307 miles
    Test number
    103155814855
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass67,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,747 miles
    Test number
    469244814992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,747 miles (+1,406)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,747 miles
    Test number
    790582630866
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  12. Pass66,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,341 miles
    Test number
    487429485054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,341 miles (+4,534)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,341 miles
    Test number
    638559485092
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Fail61,807 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,807 miles
    Test number
    106448784480
    • Repaired at testFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass61,807 miles (+1,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,807 miles
    Test number
    499108884032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail60,774 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,774 miles
    Test number
    187082273099
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass60,774 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,774 miles
    Test number
    277032173017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,899 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,899 miles
    Test number
    325453472067
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth sides front brake hoses pipes corroding

  19. Fail59,899 miles (+952)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,899 miles
    Test number
    878933972019
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth sides front brake hoses pipes corroding

  20. Pass58,947 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,947 miles
    Test number
    376849761016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust rubbers starting to split

  21. Fail58,947 miles (+698)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,947 miles
    Test number
    969849661066
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust rubbers starting to split
    • NoteSlight seepage offside CV boot cover

  22. Pass58,249 miles (+1,235)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,249 miles
    Test number
    614159060079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight seepage offside front CV rubber boot cover

  23. Pass57,014 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,014 miles
    Test number
    134818969489
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front brake hose ferrules corroding
    • NoteSlight seepage offside front CV boot cover

  24. Fail57,013 miles (+1,270)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,013 miles
    Test number
    484048169013
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front brake hose ferrules corroding
    • NoteSlight seepage offside front CV boot cover

  25. Pass55,743 miles (+1,532)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    55,743 miles
    Test number
    310237078090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,211 miles (+1,016)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,211 miles
    Test number
    682431077017
    • NoteOffside reverse lamp inoperative
    • NotePaint corroded around door b pillar

  27. Pass53,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,195 miles
    Test number
    153189476000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail53,195 miles2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,195 miles
    Test number
    694199576024
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V38 NRW

Does V38 NRW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V38 NRW expired on 29 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V38 NRW?
The MOT on V38 NRW expired on 29 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V38 NRW done?
V38 NRW was recorded at 89,909 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2022, an average of 2,293 miles a year.
Has V38 NRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 NRW has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on V38 NRW 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 V38 NRW find?
V38 NRW failed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2022 with 4 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear brake cable has restricted free movement; nearside rear service brake excessively binding, and 7 more.

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