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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc

Y37 VBFMOT history

Y37 VBF is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 48,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

Y37 VBF blue Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
48,533 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y37 VBF
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
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y37 VBF was last recorded at 48,533 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,530 miles · 25 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,533 miles
  • 2025 – 46,919 miles
  • 2024 – 45,551 miles
  • 2023 – 43,366 miles
  • 2022 – 41,100 miles
  • 2021 – 38,802 miles
  • 2020 – 37,766 miles
  • 2019 – 36,037 miles
  • 2018 – 35,239 miles
  • 2017 – 34,806 miles
  • 2016 – 34,178 miles
  • 2015 – 33,606 miles
  • 2014 – 32,941 miles
  • 2013 – 32,129 miles
  • 2012 – 31,449 miles
  • 2011 – 30,129 miles
  • 2010 – 27,458 miles
  • 2009 – 24,188 miles
  • 2008 – 20,696 miles
  • 2007 – 17,972 miles
  • 2006 – 15,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,533 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • ALL suspension and steering components front and rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,533 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    48,533 miles
    Test number
    701819182924
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  2. Fail48,530 miles (+1,611)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,530 miles
    Test number
    687822573165
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  3. Pass46,919 miles (+1,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    46,919 miles
    Test number
    728986894515
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top bearing/bushes, creaking on raised lock to lock test

  4. Pass45,551 miles (+2,185)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    45,551 miles
    Test number
    141122603570
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both to edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle assy. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass43,366 miles (+2,266)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    43,366 miles
    Test number
    685379451440
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated filler pipe hose clips corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed from flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass41,100 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,100 miles
    Test number
    519670812995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail41,100 miles (+2,298)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,100 miles
    Test number
    988946001881
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable broke (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass38,802 miles (+1,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    38,802 miles
    Test number
    400655838968
    • AdvisoryALL suspension and steering components front and rear corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass37,766 miles (+1,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    37,766 miles
    Test number
    317636480680
    • AdvisoryALL suspension and steering components front and rear corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/splitting on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass36,037 miles (+798)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,037 miles
    Test number
    645756466225
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFew suspension parts, underside of vehicle corroded

  11. Pass35,239 miles (+433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,239 miles
    Test number
    769366032349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass34,806 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    34,806 miles
    Test number
    403519215758
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail34,800 miles (+622)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,800 miles
    Test number
    974517717967
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement seized in guide (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass34,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    34,178 miles
    Test number
    524098053646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,178 miles (+572)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,178 miles
    Test number
    236943575675
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass33,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    33,606 miles
    Test number
    606383535050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,605 miles (+664)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,605 miles
    Test number
    799413035090
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass32,941 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    32,941 miles
    Test number
    176015334446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,129 miles
    Test number
    929605933084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,129 miles (+680)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,129 miles
    Test number
    559405533012
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Pass31,449 miles (+1,320)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    31,449 miles
    Test number
    477473132048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,129 miles
    Test number
    489931431015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,129 miles (+2,671)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,129 miles
    Test number
    817341331027
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass27,458 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    27,458 miles
    Test number
    264571340080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,454 miles (+3,266)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,454 miles
    Test number
    220145030074
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  26. Pass24,188 miles (+3,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,188 miles
    Test number
    242144159057
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass20,696 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    20,696 miles
    Test number
    222539248038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,972 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    17,972 miles
    Test number
    373667557025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    15,307 miles
    Test number
    213101546072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y37 VBF

Does Y37 VBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y37 VBF is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y37 VBF?
The MOT on Y37 VBF is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y37 VBF done?
Y37 VBF was recorded at 48,533 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 1,655 miles a year.
Has Y37 VBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y37 VBF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y37 VBF 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 Y37 VBF find?
Y37 VBF passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings; rear exhaust box corroded.

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