CarVerify

Free Car Check

W55 BYL

2009 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1248cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,305 mi
Last recorded158,305 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsavan80,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
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

RegistrationW55 BYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 158,305 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 158,305 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 150,216 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 150,216 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 139,546 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 139,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 28,308 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 27,260 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 26,190 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 19,276 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 18,374 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 18,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour SHOWING WHITE LIGHT (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 15,304 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 13,090 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 10,731 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 8,362 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 5,624 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
Full Vauxhall Corsavan 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

W55 BYL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 80,096 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W55 BYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W55 BYL?

You can check the full history of W55 BYL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W55 BYL registered?

W55 BYL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is W55 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W55 BYL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W55 BYL 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 W55 BYL. 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.