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Vauxhall Corsa

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,199 cc

V54 MGUMOT history

V54 MGU is a silver petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
147,463 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V54 MGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V54 MGU was last recorded at 147,463 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Apr 2019: 118,296 miles, lower than 152,890 miles on 17 Feb 2018.

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
147,461 miles · 7 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,463 miles
  • 2025 – 145,016 miles
  • 2024 – 140,401 miles
  • 2023 – 138,985 miles
  • 2022 – 134,401 miles
  • 2021 – 132,815 miles
  • 2020 – 129,643 miles
  • 2019 – 118,296 miles
  • 2018 – 152,890 miles
  • 2017 – 141,357 miles
  • 2016 – 131,744 miles
  • 2015 – 124,968 miles
  • 2013 – 114,299 miles
  • 2012 – 105,253 miles
  • 2011 – 96,385 miles
  • 2010 – 87,884 miles
  • 2009 – 77,392 miles
  • 2008 – 69,705 miles
  • 2007 – 62,358 miles
  • 2006 – 52,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,463 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Exhaust noisy centre silencer removed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,463 miles (+2)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    147,463 miles
    Test number
    316017817518
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,461 miles (+2,445)1 dangerous1 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,461 miles
    Test number
    367634009981
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,016 miles (+4,615)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    145,016 miles
    Test number
    770831134424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 15, outer sidewall also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 15, outer sidewall also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,401 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,401 miles
    Test number
    730493037802
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy centre silencer removed (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point and drivers floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDifferent tyre ratios fitted on front and back

  5. Fail140,397 miles (+1,412)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,397 miles
    Test number
    636678581468
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy centre silencer removed (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point and drivers floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDifferent tyre ratios fitted on front and back

  6. Pass138,985 miles (+4,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    138,985 miles
    Test number
    689291062784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass134,401 miles (+1,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    134,401 miles
    Test number
    903056673890
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass132,815 miles (+3,172)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    132,815 miles
    Test number
    743504619580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on alternator belt (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass129,643 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    129,643 miles
    Test number
    655016257904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail129,635 miles (+11,339)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,635 miles
    Test number
    223553965226
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass118,296 miles (-34,594)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    118,296 miles
    Test number
    422459443937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass152,890 miles (+11,533)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    152,890 miles
    Test number
    161388453779
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  13. Pass141,357 miles (+9,613)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    141,357 miles
    Test number
    216985535121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished on tread

  14. Pass131,744 miles (+6,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    131,744 miles
    Test number
    735723345090
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass124,968 miles (+10,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    124,968 miles
    Test number
    359317115014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass114,299 miles (+9,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    114,299 miles
    Test number
    108007333393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass105,253 miles (+27)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    105,253 miles
    Test number
    846117452365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Fail105,226 miles (+8,841)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,226 miles
    Test number
    327766352335
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass96,385 miles (+8,501)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    96,385 miles
    Test number
    157504951324
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass87,884 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    87,884 miles
    Test number
    760654950365
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail87,828 miles (+10,436)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,828 miles
    Test number
    641871650327
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass77,392 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    77,392 miles
    Test number
    743620559315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,388 miles (+7,683)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,388 miles
    Test number
    954029549388
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre damaged but not exposing cord, o/s/f mirror broken

  24. Pass69,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    69,705 miles
    Test number
    230736148392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,705 miles (+7,347)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,705 miles
    Test number
    641896648349
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass62,358 miles (+10,164)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    62,358 miles
    Test number
    720666747371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    52,194 miles
    Test number
    160386736327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V54 MGU

Does V54 MGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V54 MGU is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V54 MGU?
The MOT on V54 MGU is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V54 MGU done?
V54 MGU was recorded at 147,463 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 4,838 miles a year.
Has V54 MGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V54 MGU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V54 MGU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V54 MGU find?
V54 MGU passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 14 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point, and 11 more.

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