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CV51 RWL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Silver Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 111,750 miles on the clock, averaging 8,584 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 CV51 RWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,750
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,584

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading111,750 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,584
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV51 RWL 23k45k67k89k112k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,750 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,748 miles
Since last MOT+5,007 miles
PASS
Mileage106,741 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,741 miles
Since last MOT+10,171 miles
PASS
Mileage96,570 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,567 miles
Since last MOT+19,912 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,655 miles
Since last MOT+12,855 miles
PASS
Mileage63,800 miles
Since last MOT+10,797 miles
PASS
Mileage53,003 miles
Since last MOT+12,116 miles
PASS
Mileage40,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,887 miles
Since last MOT+3,001 miles
PASS
Mileage37,886 miles
Since last MOT+4,753 miles
PASS
Mileage33,133 miles
Since last MOT+5,710 miles
PASS
Mileage27,423 miles
Since last MOT+4,769 miles
PASS
Mileage22,654 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

RegistrationCV51 RWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About CV51 RWL

What car is CV51 RWL?

CV51 RWL is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Swansea in 2001.

What is the mileage of CV51 RWL?

The last recorded mileage for CV51 RWL was 111,750 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV51 RWL passed its MOT?

CV51 RWL has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2017.

Is CV51 RWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV51 RWL 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 CV51 RWL?

CV51 RWL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.