
Vauxhall Corsa
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,199 cc
W685 TGXMOT history
W685 TGX is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 28 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 70,271 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 70,271 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 21 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 1,825 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W685 TGX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Corsa
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 28 Jul 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
W685 TGX was last recorded at 70,271 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 May 2011: 41,608 miles, lower than 42,640 miles on 8 May 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 70,264 miles · 30 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 1,825 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 70,271 miles
- 2024 – 64,051 miles
- 2023 – 60,797 miles
- 2022 – 58,533 miles
- 2021 – 58,158 miles
- 2020 – 57,774 miles
- 2019 – 57,180 miles
- 2018 – 56,401 miles
- 2017 – 55,629 miles
- 2016 – 54,406 miles
- 2015 – 53,481 miles
- 2014 – 51,746 miles
- 2013 – 49,846 miles
- 2012 – 47,921 miles
- 2011 – 41,608 miles
- 2010 – 42,640 miles
- 2009 – 40,028 miles
- 2008 – 36,748 miles
- 2007 – 35,735 miles
- 2006 – 34,648 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brakes pipe covered in oil from leak (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Body panel slightly loose damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +date 23 00 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor7 MOTs, 2020–2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
33 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,271 miles (+7)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 70,271 miles
- Test number
- 182280317213
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brakes pipe covered in oil from leak (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Body panel slightly loose damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +date 23 00 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail70,264 miles (+6,213)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,264 miles
- Test number
- 881287583675
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brakes pipe covered in oil from leak (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Body panel slightly loose damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +date 23 00 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass64,051 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 64,051 miles
- Test number
- 670425908502
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail64,051 miles (+3,254)2 dangerous1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,051 miles
- Test number
- 410635882951
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass60,797 miles (+1,013)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 60,797 miles
- Test number
- 660034413108
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired stiff (1.1.17 (a))
- AdvisoryLower headlamp clips broken
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass59,784 miles (+1,251)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 59,784 miles
- Test number
- 345064119595
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded
Pass58,533 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2023
- Odometer
- 58,533 miles
- Test number
- 463826499296
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail58,533 miles (+375)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,533 miles
- Test number
- 702338266739
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass58,158 miles (+384)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2022
- Odometer
- 58,158 miles
- Test number
- 297647183793
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass57,774 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2021
- Odometer
- 57,774 miles
- Test number
- 988506992141
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail57,771 miles (+591)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,771 miles
- Test number
- 576265621060
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,180 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2020
- Odometer
- 57,180 miles
- Test number
- 568307300567
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail57,177 miles (+776)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,177 miles
- Test number
- 143074186095
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,401 miles (+772)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 56,401 miles
- Test number
- 997974287884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,629 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 55,629 miles
- Test number
- 286983614405
- AdvisoryExhaust system deterioration
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail55,629 miles (+1,223)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,629 miles
- Test number
- 907350765824
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureFuel hose excessively damaged deterioration (7.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust system deterioration
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,406 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2017
- Odometer
- 54,406 miles
- Test number
- 878259752333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,406 miles (+925)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,406 miles
- Test number
- 793679759723
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail53,481 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,481 miles
- Test number
- 246146125102
- Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
Pass53,481 miles (+1,735)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2016
- Odometer
- 53,481 miles
- Test number
- 527996425142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,746 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2015
- Odometer
- 51,746 miles
- Test number
- 198617834184
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteBoth rear brake ferrules corroded
Fail51,746 miles (+1,900)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,746 miles
- Test number
- 289977234131
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteBoth rear brake ferrules corroded
Pass49,846 miles (+1,925)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2014
- Odometer
- 49,846 miles
- Test number
- 258331733193
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail47,921 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,921 miles
- Test number
- 179876522184
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside front tyre perished an dsplit
- NoteRear tyres perished and split
Pass47,921 miles (+6,313)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2013
- Odometer
- 47,921 miles
- Test number
- 688126922143
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside front tyre perished an dsplit
- NoteRear tyres perished and split
Pass41,608 miles (-1,032)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2012
- Odometer
- 41,608 miles
- Test number
- 868014131187
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished and split
Pass42,640 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2011
- Odometer
- 42,640 miles
- Test number
- 224218520440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,640 miles (+2,612)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,640 miles
- Test number
- 180968220107
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass40,028 miles (+3,280)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2010
- Odometer
- 40,028 miles
- Test number
- 370059529190
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteNearside rear tyre perished and split
Pass36,748 miles (+1,013)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2009
- Odometer
- 36,748 miles
- Test number
- 920765218187
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
- NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey
Pass35,735 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2008
- Odometer
- 35,735 miles
- Test number
- 723577317125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,735 miles (+1,087)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,735 miles
- Test number
- 193027517160
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- NoteBoth rear shock absorbers weak
Pass34,648 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2007
- Odometer
- 34,648 miles
- Test number
- 440402226129
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteFront pads wearing low
- NoteHandbrake requires slight adjustment
Questions about W685 TGX
- Does W685 TGX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W685 TGX is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on W685 TGX?
- The MOT on W685 TGX is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W685 TGX done?
- W685 TGX was recorded at 70,271 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 1,825 miles a year.
- Has W685 TGX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W685 TGX has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on W685 TGX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on W685 TGX find?
- W685 TGX passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brakes pipe covered in oil from leak; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside body panel slightly loose damaged, and 4 more.
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