2008 Vauxhall Corsavan MOT pass rate: 61.0% (1,933 tests)
Is the 2008 Corsavan getting worse?
Pass rate of 2008-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59.3% -6.0 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 62.1% -2.7 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 62.3% -2.9 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2008 Corsavan
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 699 | 28.4% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 663 | 26.9% |
| 3 | Tyres | 230 | 9.3% |
| 4 | Visibility | 208 | 8.4% |
| 5 | Brakes | 208 | 8.4% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 202 | 8.2% |
All Corsavan years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 (this page) | 1,933 | 61.0% | -4.1 pts | 123,145 |
| 2011 | 1,668 | 63.1% | -6.1 pts | 124,356 |
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FAQs
Is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan reliable?
2008-registered examples passed 61.0% of their MOT tests (1,933 tests, 2023–2025), -4.1 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 18 years old with a median 123,145 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2008 Corsavan?
The median tested example shows 123,145 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.