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GL09 VBN

2009 Vauxhall Corsavan

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

190,154 mi
Last recorded190,154 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsavan80,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 VBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 190,154 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 182,295 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust box corroding away

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 171,360 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 10 Apr 2024 171,348 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 13 Jan 2023 155,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 155,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 144,041 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 141,050 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 141,025 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear wiper arm and blade missing

Pass 23 Aug 2019 137,040 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 137,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 126,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 119,604 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 106,356 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 97,255 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 77,017 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,836 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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GL09 VBN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsavan in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 80,096 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL09 VBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL09 VBN registered?

GL09 VBN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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