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T231 VWS

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,864 mi
Last recorded55,864 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT231 VWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 55,864 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 55,864 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 55,520 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 55,057 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 54,536 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 54,018 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 53,312 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 51,538 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 51,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 49,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to split but not exposing cords or ply

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to split but not exposing cords or ply

Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked but not exposing cords or ply

Offside Rear tyre cracked but not exposing cords or ply

Pass 11 Apr 2016 46,729 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,761 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 45,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,718 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 43,521 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 41,364 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 41,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,865 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 39,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 38,063 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,427 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 36,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,159 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 32,834 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 30,952 miles

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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T231 VWS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,940 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 T231 VWS, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T231 VWS registered?

T231 VWS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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