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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,389 cc

Y885 DCWMOT history

Y885 DCW is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 62,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

Y885 DCW blue Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
62,773 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y885 DCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y885 DCW was last recorded at 62,773 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,406 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
367 miles
Average per year
2,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,773 miles
  • 2024 – 62,406 miles
  • 2023 – 60,237 miles
  • 2022 – 57,655 miles
  • 2021 – 56,405 miles
  • 2020 – 55,065 miles
  • 2019 – 52,855 miles
  • 2018 – 50,075 miles
  • 2017 – 47,397 miles
  • 2016 – 44,007 miles
  • 2015 – 39,938 miles
  • 2014 – 36,581 miles
  • 2013 – 32,923 miles
  • 2012 – 28,817 miles
  • 2011 – 25,437 miles
  • 2010 – 21,077 miles
  • 2009 – 17,483 miles
  • 2008 – 13,431 miles
  • 2007 – 12,402 miles
  • 2006 – 11,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,773 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to cloud (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to cloud (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leaking from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • All suspension components are corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Coil spring corroded Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass62,773 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,773 miles
    Test number
    839294545746
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to cloud (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to cloud (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leaking from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail62,772 miles (+366)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,772 miles
    Test number
    571227730899
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminating (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to cloud (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to cloud (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leaking from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass62,406 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    62,406 miles
    Test number
    500372290923
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail62,406 miles (+2,169)2 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,406 miles
    Test number
    201764372127
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass60,237 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,237 miles
    Test number
    669716550179
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail60,235 miles (+2,580)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,235 miles
    Test number
    911936208454
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,655 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,655 miles
    Test number
    439704950616
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail57,655 miles (+1,250)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,655 miles
    Test number
    886451343220
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass56,405 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    56,405 miles
    Test number
    301149937744
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n.s.f (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail56,405 miles (+1,340)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,405 miles
    Test number
    283535199573
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam n.s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n.s.f (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass55,065 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,065 miles
    Test number
    679429887912
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCv joints have a slight seeping of grease from boots

  12. Fail55,065 miles (+2,210)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,065 miles
    Test number
    652202315325
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCv joints have a slight seeping of grease from boots

  13. Pass52,855 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,855 miles
    Test number
    724364895978
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded slightly

  14. Fail52,855 miles (+2,780)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,855 miles
    Test number
    189871454449
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded slightly

  15. Pass50,075 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,075 miles
    Test number
    490615055834
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

  16. Fail50,074 miles (+2,677)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,074 miles
    Test number
    773866028195
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

  17. Pass47,397 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,397 miles
    Test number
    897722670389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster damaged but not causing a wight light
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  18. Fail47,396 miles (+3,389)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,396 miles
    Test number
    769860939034
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster damaged but not causing a wight light
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer and inner edges
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded at join to centre section

  19. Pass44,007 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,007 miles
    Test number
    383572218212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryN/S/R lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail44,007 miles (+4,069)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,007 miles
    Test number
    392371636130
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll wipers are in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryN/S/R lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass39,938 miles (+3,357)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,938 miles
    Test number
    838258056128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass36,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,581 miles
    Test number
    727891834270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,581 miles (+3,658)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,581 miles
    Test number
    576861834239
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass32,923 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,923 miles
    Test number
    218966843207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,817 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    28,817 miles
    Test number
    399038122407
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor con

  26. Fail28,817 miles (+3,380)8 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,817 miles
    Test number
    246187622291
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront wiper blades badly split
    • NoteNSR Tyre perished + has a cut to the outer side wall
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor con

  27. Pass25,437 miles (+4,360)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    25,437 miles
    Test number
    959796911226
    • NoteO/S/F tyre worn on inner edge of tread
    • NoteO/S/R,N/S/R & N/S/F Tyre side walls perished

  28. Pass21,077 miles (+3,594)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    21,077 miles
    Test number
    974017910240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,483 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    17,483 miles
    Test number
    621720319285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass13,431 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    13,431 miles
    Test number
    850862318245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass12,402 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    12,402 miles
    Test number
    840903297002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass11,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    11,633 miles
    Test number
    593020906136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y885 DCW

Does Y885 DCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y885 DCW expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y885 DCW?
The MOT on Y885 DCW expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y885 DCW done?
Y885 DCW was recorded at 62,773 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 2,635 miles a year.
Has Y885 DCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y885 DCW has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y885 DCW 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 Y885 DCW find?
Y885 DCW passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective starting to cloud; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective starting to cloud; front coil spring corroded both front coils corroded, and 1 more.

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