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GV08 WYJ

2008 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

221,820 mi
Last recorded221,820 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan82,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 WYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 221,820 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 221,816 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle overheated (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2022 207,728 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 207,724 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 188,620 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 188,620 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 169,990 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 150,836 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2019 150,836 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 132,668 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 115,780 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 115,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 111,275 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding when turned by hand

Rear exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Fail 17 Jun 2016 111,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding when turned by hand

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2015 101,028 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 20 Jun 2014 79,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 65,619 miles

Windscreen cracked but not in drivers view.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,529 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 738,965 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 738,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GV08 WYJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 82,626 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV08 WYJ, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GV08 WYJ registered?

GV08 WYJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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