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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc

Y256 VGCMOT history

Y256 VGC is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

Y256 VGC blue Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
110,678 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 VGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 VGC was last recorded at 110,678 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 5,098 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,580 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,098 miles
Average per year
4,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,678 miles
  • 2025 – 105,580 miles
  • 2024 – 100,185 miles
  • 2023 – 96,698 miles
  • 2022 – 90,410 miles
  • 2021 – 84,084 miles
  • 2020 – 77,210 miles
  • 2019 – 70,467 miles
  • 2018 – 61,079 miles
  • 2017 – 53,710 miles
  • 2016 – 51,894 miles
  • 2015 – 49,783 miles
  • 2014 – 47,445 miles
  • 2013 – 45,785 miles
  • 2012 – 43,064 miles
  • 2011 – 39,596 miles
  • 2010 – 34,787 miles
  • 2009 – 30,963 miles
  • 2008 – 23,908 miles
  • 2007 – 19,228 miles
  • 2006 – 15,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,678 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Items removed from drivers view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nsf tyre slight side wall damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,678 miles (+5,098)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    110,678 miles
    Test number
    472873856264
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass105,580 miles (+5,395)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    105,580 miles
    Test number
    307764239270
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,185 miles (+3,487)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    100,185 miles
    Test number
    310975923070
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,698 miles (+6,288)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,698 miles
    Test number
    757126740788
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,410 miles (+6,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,410 miles
    Test number
    257596187381
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass84,084 miles (+6,874)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,084 miles
    Test number
    746220214374
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,210 miles (+6,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,210 miles
    Test number
    995799698904
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass70,467 miles (+9,388)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,467 miles
    Test number
    491496447590
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Pass61,079 miles (+7,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,079 miles
    Test number
    321720885390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass53,710 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,710 miles
    Test number
    804135338223
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing badly
    • AdvisoryN/S/F wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryN/S/R wheel arch trim loose
    • AdvisoryRear indicators slightly pale
    • AdvisorySlight knock / play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryStone-chip in windscreen , outside zone A
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  11. Fail53,710 miles (+1,816)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,710 miles
    Test number
    240938451910
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing badly
    • AdvisoryN/S/F wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryN/S/R wheel arch trim loose
    • AdvisoryRear indicators slightly pale
    • AdvisorySlight knock / play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryStone-chip in windscreen , outside zone A
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  12. Pass51,894 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,894 miles
    Test number
    819728873966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre slight side wall damage

  13. Fail51,894 miles (+2,111)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,894 miles
    Test number
    380593949176
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens missing (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing/nail in nsr tyre
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre slight side wall damage
    • AdvisoryOsr wheel arch trim secured with tape

  14. Pass49,783 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    49,783 miles
    Test number
    449303235108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,445 miles (+1,660)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,445 miles
    Test number
    409050744104
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCentre exhaust section repaired with paste and leaking slightly
    • NoteDrivers seat adjustment mechanism faulty,can be locked in position
    • NoteNsf wheel rim damaged
    • NoteOsr fog lamp/reflector dislodged and slightly loose
    • NoteStone chip front windscreen,items removed from drivers view

  16. Pass45,785 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,785 miles
    Test number
    205797633491
    • NoteEngine Management Warning Lamp On
    • NoteSlight Damage N/S/F Wheel Rim
    • NoteSlight Leak Center Exhaust Section --Repaired With Paste

  17. Fail45,785 miles (+2,721)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,785 miles
    Test number
    556517533147
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine Management Warning Lamp On
    • NoteSlight Damage N/S/F Wheel Rim
    • NoteSlight Leak Center Exhaust Section --Repaired With Paste

  18. Pass43,064 miles (+3,468)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,064 miles
    Test number
    296702132420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,596 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,596 miles
    Test number
    148091631191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,787 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,787 miles
    Test number
    282915740471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,963 miles (+7,055)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,963 miles
    Test number
    232987449192
    • NoteOffside front tyre lightly wearing on inner edge.

  22. Pass23,908 miles (+4,680)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,908 miles
    Test number
    201462018460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,228 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,228 miles
    Test number
    512568707188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,215 miles (+4,122)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,215 miles
    Test number
    870976507164
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish on tread

  25. Pass15,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,093 miles
    Test number
    811057716123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 VGC

Does Y256 VGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 VGC is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y256 VGC?
The MOT on Y256 VGC is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y256 VGC done?
Y256 VGC was recorded at 110,678 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 4,701 miles a year.
Has Y256 VGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 VGC has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2017.
Has the mileage on Y256 VGC 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 Y256 VGC find?
Y256 VGC passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 3 more.

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