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DG59 WGM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,637 mi
Last recorded122,637 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 WGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 122,637 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 118,029 miles

Front BONNET SUPPORT STICK/DAMPER MISSING

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 118,029 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended SEAT BELT WEBBING TRAPPED (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front BONNET SUPPORT STICK/DAMPER MISSING

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CENTRAL AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 112,930 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 109,946 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 106,737 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 99,433 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 99,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 94,674 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 94,674 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 86,088 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 86,088 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,207 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 67,227 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 59,518 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 50,944 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,048 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 26,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 26,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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DG59 WGM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 59,147 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG59 WGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG59 WGM registered?

DG59 WGM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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