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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc

Y885 GCLMOT history

Y885 GCL is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 103,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2024.

Y885 GCL blue Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2025
Mileage
103,270 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2024
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y885 GCL
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
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y885 GCL was last recorded at 103,270 miles on 4 Mar 2024, 3,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jul 2010: 43,349 miles, lower than 339,391 miles on 6 Jul 2009.
  • 28 Feb 2019: 65,364 miles, lower than 79,019 miles on 19 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,315 miles · 3 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,955 miles
Average per year
4,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,270 miles
  • 2023 – 99,315 miles
  • 2022 – 95,249 miles
  • 2021 – 90,478 miles
  • 2020 – 86,478 miles
  • 2019 – 82,530 miles
  • 2018 – 79,019 miles
  • 2016 – 70,746 miles
  • 2015 – 67,960 miles
  • 2014 – 65,213 miles
  • 2013 – 59,152 miles
  • 2012 – 52,234 miles
  • 2010 – 43,349 miles
  • 2009 – 339,391 miles
  • 2008 – 37,775 miles
  • 2007 – 32,887 miles
  • 2006 – 27,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,270 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear axle has corrosion

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Steering lock not working ??

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Steering lock not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,270 miles (+3,955)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    103,270 miles
    Test number
    767998654447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle has corrosion

  2. Pass99,315 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,315 miles
    Test number
    397279593480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail99,312 miles (+4,063)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,312 miles
    Test number
    686635079057
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass95,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,249 miles
    Test number
    202727128171
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both shocks (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNo oil on dipstick 1ltr added

  5. Fail95,249 miles (+4,771)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,249 miles
    Test number
    813235661791
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative unable to see operation as no beam image (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both shocks (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNo oil on dipstick 1ltr added

  6. Pass90,478 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,478 miles
    Test number
    247629991173
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering lock not working ??

  7. Fail90,478 miles (+4,000)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,478 miles
    Test number
    111355092827
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s& n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s & n/s no image (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering lock not working ??

  8. Pass86,478 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,478 miles
    Test number
    977151759535
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering lock not working

  9. Fail86,476 miles (+3,946)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,476 miles
    Test number
    280702366480
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe/silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering lock not working

  10. Pass82,530 miles (+17,166)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,530 miles
    Test number
    354416504767
    • AdvisoryFront lower bumper loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front holed/damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering rack

  11. Fail65,364 miles (-13,655)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,364 miles
    Test number
    123560285792
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. adjuster handle partly siezed (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront lower bumper loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front holed/damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering rack

  12. Pass79,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,019 miles
    Test number
    400867339073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,019 miles (+8,273)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,019 miles
    Test number
    368660585827
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass70,746 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,746 miles
    Test number
    919419672295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail70,746 miles (+2,786)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,746 miles
    Test number
    391836453725
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass67,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,960 miles
    Test number
    220736361192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,960 miles (+2,747)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,960 miles
    Test number
    714728845909
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass65,213 miles (+6,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,213 miles
    Test number
    387477244396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail59,152 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,152 miles
    Test number
    265525453371
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass59,152 miles (+6,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,152 miles
    Test number
    688515753305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail52,234 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,234 miles
    Test number
    588813662373
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass52,234 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    52,234 miles
    Test number
    957723362376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,976 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,976 miles
    Test number
    136053302443
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWiper blades deteriorating

  24. Fail48,976 miles (+5,627)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,976 miles
    Test number
    835163502047
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWiper blades deteriorating

  25. Pass43,349 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,349 miles
    Test number
    884347080121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnable to check rear belts properly do to objects on rear seats

  26. Fail43,349 miles (-296,042)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,349 miles
    Test number
    302987180176
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnable to check rear belts properly do to objects on rear seats

  27. Pass339,391 miles (+301,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    339,391 miles
    Test number
    284127589152
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass37,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,775 miles
    Test number
    104420028342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail37,775 miles (+4,888)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,775 miles
    Test number
    421020928370
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

  30. Pass32,887 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    32,887 miles
    Test number
    492144227324
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split

  31. Fail32,887 miles (+5,556)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,887 miles
    Test number
    481634727440
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split

  32. Pass27,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    27,331 miles
    Test number
    764886426340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y885 GCL

Does Y885 GCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y885 GCL expired on 18 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y885 GCL?
The MOT on Y885 GCL expired on 18 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y885 GCL done?
Y885 GCL was recorded at 103,270 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2024, an average of 4,394 miles a year.
Has Y885 GCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y885 GCL has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y885 GCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 6 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y885 GCL find?
Y885 GCL passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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