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Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 973 cc

V656 GBNMOT history

V656 GBN is a yellow petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 129,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2026
Mileage
129,551 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V656 GBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
973 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2026
Latest MOT test
19 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V656 GBN was last recorded at 129,551 miles on 19 May 2025, 246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,305 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
246 miles
Average per year
4,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,551 miles
  • 2024 – 118,257 miles
  • 2023 – 106,516 miles
  • 2022 – 92,799 miles
  • 2020 – 80,135 miles
  • 2019 – 68,675 miles
  • 2018 – 63,382 miles
  • 2017 – 58,229 miles
  • 2016 – 55,781 miles
  • 2015 – 55,044 miles
  • 2014 – 54,276 miles
  • 2013 – 53,320 miles
  • 2012 – 52,252 miles
  • 2011 – 50,712 miles
  • 2010 – 48,920 miles
  • 2009 – 46,759 miles
  • 2008 – 44,375 miles
  • 2007 – 41,083 miles
  • 2006 – 37,853 miles
  • 2005 – 33,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,551 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,551 miles (+246)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    129,551 miles
    Test number
    665949776504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front jacking point corroded

  2. Fail129,305 miles (+11,048)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,305 miles
    Test number
    945796150503
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front jacking point corroded

  3. Pass118,257 miles (+490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    118,257 miles
    Test number
    279772535355
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail117,767 miles (+11,251)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,767 miles
    Test number
    624145416544
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass106,516 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    106,516 miles
    Test number
    756994296526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,329 miles (+13,530)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,329 miles
    Test number
    511767661053
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass92,799 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    92,799 miles
    Test number
    534542940527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail92,776 miles (+49)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,776 miles
    Test number
    158396925183
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  9. Fail92,727 miles (+12,592)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,727 miles
    Test number
    914587311128
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  10. Pass80,135 miles (+235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,135 miles
    Test number
    145154895141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail79,900 miles (+11,225)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,900 miles
    Test number
    243005794752
    • 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))
    • 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 damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass68,675 miles (+33)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,675 miles
    Test number
    657345964195
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail68,642 miles (+5,260)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,642 miles
    Test number
    117589445402
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass63,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    63,382 miles
    Test number
    292299446579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,382 miles (+5,153)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,382 miles
    Test number
    402879479859
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  16. Pass58,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,229 miles
    Test number
    899269239889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,229 miles (+2,448)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,229 miles
    Test number
    621802420050
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass55,781 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,781 miles
    Test number
    232017980174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,044 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,044 miles
    Test number
    696932570025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,276 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,276 miles
    Test number
    457530134253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,320 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,320 miles
    Test number
    525219743297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,301 miles (+1,049)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,301 miles
    Test number
    738350643274
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  23. Pass52,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,252 miles
    Test number
    909167132264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,252 miles (+1,540)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,252 miles
    Test number
    865136032293
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass50,712 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,712 miles
    Test number
    828015931247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  26. Fail50,712 miles (+1,792)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,712 miles
    Test number
    198254831234
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  27. Pass48,920 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,920 miles
    Test number
    533655730230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass46,759 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,759 miles
    Test number
    743309529295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass44,375 miles (+3,292)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,375 miles
    Test number
    732555748282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass41,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,083 miles
    Test number
    320011047259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail41,083 miles (+3,230)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,083 miles
    Test number
    882121247258
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  32. Pass37,853 miles (+4,257)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,853 miles
    Test number
    350162046234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass33,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    33,596 miles
    Test number
    320212745439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V656 GBN

Does V656 GBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V656 GBN expired on 18 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V656 GBN?
The MOT on V656 GBN expired on 18 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V656 GBN done?
V656 GBN was recorded at 129,551 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2025, an average of 4,866 miles a year.
Has V656 GBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V656 GBN has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V656 GBN 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 V656 GBN find?
V656 GBN passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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