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W166 TGJ

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,972 mi
Last recorded53,972 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 TGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 53,972 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 53,903 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 53,679 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 53,671 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 53,529 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 53,295 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 52,326 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 51,905 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 51,905 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 51,049 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 49,369 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 48,596 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 48,584 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 47,074 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 46,305 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 46,305 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,247 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s rear n/s front tyres have cracks to side walls

Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,539 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 44,539 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 43,171 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 43,171 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 41,304 miles

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

slight noise from offside rear hub bearing?

Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,569 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,811 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 33,320 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,012 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 25,763 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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W166 TGJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 63,081 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 W166 TGJ, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W166 TGJ registered?

W166 TGJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W166 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W166 TGJ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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