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AP51 WLZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Black Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 127,343 miles on the clock, averaging 7,830 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for AP51 WLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,343
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,830

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 reading127,343 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,381
Average per year7,830
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AP51 WLZ 48k67k87k107k127k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,343 miles
Since last MOT+6,381 miles
PASS
Mileage120,962 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,873 miles
Since last MOT+7,360 miles
PASS
Mileage113,513 miles
Since last MOT+9,661 miles
PASS
Mileage103,852 miles
Since last MOT+683 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,169 miles
Since last MOT+10,086 miles
PASS
Mileage93,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,083 miles
Since last MOT+4,578 miles
PASS
Mileage88,505 miles
Since last MOT+8,629 miles
PASS
Mileage79,876 miles
Since last MOT+7,497 miles
PASS
Mileage72,379 miles
Since last MOT+10,237 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,142 miles
Since last MOT+7,136 miles
PASS
Mileage55,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,006 miles
Since last MOT+7,481 miles
PASS
Mileage47,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,525 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)

Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).

Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)

Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).

Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links

Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).

Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)

Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 WLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AP51 WLZ

What car is AP51 WLZ?

AP51 WLZ is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.

What is the mileage of AP51 WLZ?

The last recorded mileage for AP51 WLZ was 127,343 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP51 WLZ passed its MOT?

AP51 WLZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2017.

Is AP51 WLZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP51 WLZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AP51 WLZ?

AP51 WLZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.