Vauxhall Corsa
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 973 cc
V717 GCUMOT history
V717 GCU is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 16 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 49,758 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 49,758 mi
- At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,358 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V717 GCU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Corsa
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 973 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 16 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V717 GCU was last recorded at 49,758 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 49,696 miles · 18 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 62 miles
- Average per year
- 1,358 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 49,758 miles
- 2025 – 45,043 miles
- 2024 – 39,003 miles
- 2023 – 37,745 miles
- 2022 – 37,723 miles
- 2021 – 34,965 miles
- 2020 – 34,934 miles
- 2019 – 31,249 miles
- 2018 – 27,071 miles
- 2017 – 26,954 miles
- 2016 – 26,597 miles
- 2015 – 26,255 miles
- 2014 – 25,911 miles
- 2013 – 25,517 miles
- 2012 – 25,199 miles
- 2011 – 24,916 miles
- 2010 – 24,615 miles
- 2009 – 24,187 miles
- 2008 – 23,698 miles
- 2007 – 23,601 miles
- 2006 – 23,365 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass49,758 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront suspension components chowing signs of corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion (very soft)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear suspension components showing signs of corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
26 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass49,758 miles (+62)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 49,758 miles
- Test number
- 701223996249
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront suspension components chowing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion (very soft)
- AdvisoryRear suspension components showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of surface corrosion
Fail49,696 miles (+4,653)3 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,696 miles
- Test number
- 531306304166
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront suspension components chowing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion (very soft)
- AdvisoryRear suspension components showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of surface corrosion
Pass45,043 miles (+6,040)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 45,043 miles
- Test number
- 765599519211
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass39,003 miles (+1,258)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 39,003 miles
- Test number
- 775255702774
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,745 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 37,745 miles
- Test number
- 384641898009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,723 miles (+2,758)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,723 miles
- Test number
- 409339761053
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock absorber casings rusted (5.3.2 (b))
Pass34,965 miles (+31)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 34,965 miles
- Test number
- 979054977010
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Pass34,934 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 34,934 miles
- Test number
- 262015553452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,931 miles (+3,682)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,931 miles
- Test number
- 433464703530
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Pass31,249 miles (+4,178)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 31,249 miles
- Test number
- 226851171836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,071 miles (+117)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 27,071 miles
- Test number
- 623729278714
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,954 miles (+357)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 26,954 miles
- Test number
- 497729794233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,597 miles (+342)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 26,597 miles
- Test number
- 197442207781
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass26,255 miles (+344)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 26,255 miles
- Test number
- 604181027814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,911 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 25,911 miles
- Test number
- 535211234237
- NoteCentre section of exhaust system poor condition
Fail25,905 miles (+388)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,905 miles
- Test number
- 299491534211
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteCentre section of exhaust system poor condition
Pass25,517 miles (+318)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 25,517 miles
- Test number
- 307814733413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,199 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 25,199 miles
- Test number
- 225369042214
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail25,199 miles (+283)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,199 miles
- Test number
- 437049142242
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass24,916 miles (+301)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 24,916 miles
- Test number
- 498559241232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,615 miles (+428)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 24,615 miles
- Test number
- 661689540207
- NoteSlight pitting on both front brake disc inner surfaces
Pass24,187 miles (+489)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 24,187 miles
- Test number
- 350420059499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,698 miles (+97)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 23,698 miles
- Test number
- 430484458237
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass23,601 miles (+236)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 23,601 miles
- Test number
- 461306247256
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass23,365 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 23,365 miles
- Test number
- 773048256215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,365 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,365 miles
- Test number
- 560625056230
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about V717 GCU
- Does V717 GCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V717 GCU is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V717 GCU?
- The MOT on V717 GCU is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V717 GCU done?
- V717 GCU was recorded at 49,758 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 1,358 miles a year.
- Has V717 GCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V717 GCU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on V717 GCU 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 V717 GCU find?
- V717 GCU passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, and 9 more.
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