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W238 TAV

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

80,429 mi
Last recorded80,429 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 TAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 80,429 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 77,229 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 73,825 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 71,335 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer door skin has corroision

Pass 20 Aug 2021 70,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 70,307 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 69,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 67,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 67,846 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 66,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 64,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 64,072 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner wing at rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner wing at rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 62,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 59,884 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,480 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 57,480 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 55,041 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 55,041 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 52,670 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 52,670 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,133 miles

slight fraying to offside rear handbrake cable

Pass 19 Aug 2010 47,534 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 47,534 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,997 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 44,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,415 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 39,634 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 36,965 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 31,632 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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W238 TAV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W238 TAV, 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 W238 TAV registered?

W238 TAV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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