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W231 VRW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,666 mi
Last recorded97,666 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 VRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 97,666 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 97,666 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 93,407 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 93,407 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 85,063 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bodywork is poor

Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,726 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 79,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,231 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside front tyre wotn on outer edge.

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 75,228 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre wotn on outer edge.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,233 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 59,988 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 54,590 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 54,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,769 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 48,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front number plate damage.

nearside headlamp aim to be recheck after repair.

Pass 19 May 2008 44,135 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 39,257 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 34,449 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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W231 VRW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W231 VRW, 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 W231 VRW registered?

W231 VRW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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