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FH08 VBG

2008 Vauxhall Corsa · Diesel · 1248cc

Red Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1248cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Vauxhall Corsa Diesel 1248cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 100,118 miles on the clock, averaging 7,628 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include electric power steering (eps) failure and parking brake (handbrake) failure.

MOT & Mileage History for FH08 VBG

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,118
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,628

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading100,118 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,610
Average per year7,628
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FH08 VBG 16k37k58k79k100k '11'22'17

Check FH08 VBG

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,118 miles
Since last MOT+6,610 miles
PASS
Mileage93,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,508 miles
Since last MOT+10,282 miles
PASS
Mileage83,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,226 miles
Since last MOT+6,321 miles
PASS
Mileage76,905 miles
Since last MOT+3,541 miles
PASS
Mileage73,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,364 miles
Since last MOT+4,802 miles
PASS
Mileage68,562 miles
Since last MOT+6,190 miles
PASS
Mileage62,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,372 miles
Since last MOT+8,864 miles
PASS
Mileage53,508 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,479 miles
Since last MOT+10,354 miles
PASS
Mileage43,125 miles
Since last MOT+13,668 miles
PASS
Mileage29,457 miles
Since last MOT+5,361 miles
PASS
Mileage24,096 miles
Since last MOT+8,314 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,782 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2006–2014), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Electric power steering (EPS) failure

Electric power steering motor or column module fails, often due to water ingress or worn sensors in the steering rack/column. · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new rack/module + labour at indie garage; estimated).

Parking brake (handbrake) failure

Handbrake cable stretches/loosens, rivets on lever come adrift, or mounting clips fail; wrong-spec cables on early builds. · Typical repair: £150-£350 (new cable/lever adjust + labour; estimated).

Central locking/electrical gremlins (door locks & body electrics)

Deadlock actuators or wiring in doors fail (water ingress common); affects all doors/boot. · Typical repair: £100-£250 per door (actuator + labour; estimated).

Rear wheel bearing wear

Water enters rear wheel bearings via poor seals, causing premature failure. · Typical repair: £120-£250 per side (bearing + labour; estimated).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 VBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1248cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FH08 VBG

What car is FH08 VBG?

FH08 VBG is an red Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of FH08 VBG?

The last recorded mileage for FH08 VBG was 100,118 miles, recorded on 5 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH08 VBG passed its MOT?

FH08 VBG has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Jul 2022.

Is FH08 VBG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH08 VBG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FH08 VBG?

FH08 VBG is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.