CarVerify

Free Car Check

W478 VTG

2000 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

111,065 mi
Last recorded111,065 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Opel Corsa66,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Opel
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 VTG
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 111,065 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 111,065 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 93,573 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 93,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

underbody/chassis rusting in places

Pass 14 Jun 2013 86,658 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 86,658 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 79,824 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 79,824 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 70,438 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 17 Jun 2010 60,428 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front brake discs worn and lipped

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Jun 2010 60,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front brake discs worn and lipped

inner clip broken and insecure on outer c.v. boot

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 May 2009 49,292 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread and inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 29 May 2009 49,292 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on 2mm and wearing low on inner edge

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

spare tyre flat

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm and worn below limit on inside edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread and inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 19 Jun 2008 44,207 miles

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

can/t check o/s/r handbrake cable fully due too dirt

dent inside rims n/s/f and o/s/f

heavy corrosion o/s/f coil spring

slight bulge inside wall o/s/r tyre and cracking 165/65/14tr

slight play inside steering rack n/s/f and o/s/f

Fail 19 Jun 2008 44,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

can/t check o/s/r handbrake cable fully due too dirt

dent inside rims n/s/f and o/s/f

heavy corrosion o/s/f coil spring

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

slight bulge inside wall o/s/r tyre and cracking 165/65/14tr

slight play inside steering rack n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 22 Jun 2007 38,976 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 38,825 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

both front anti roll bar brackets corroded

front brake pads looks low

heavy corrosion both rear coils springs

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

Fail 21 Jun 2006 31,955 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

both rear coils springs corroded

cut on sidewall n/s/f tyre 165/65/14tr

Pass 21 Jun 2006 31,955 miles

both rear coils springs corroded

cut on sidewall n/s/f tyre 165/65/14tr

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
Full Opel Corsa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W478 VTG is a 2000 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2000 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 66,484 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 Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W478 VTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W478 VTG?

You can check the full history of W478 VTG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W478 VTG registered?

W478 VTG is a 2000 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W478 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W478 VTG shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W478 VTG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W478 VTG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.