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At a glance
This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 100,405 miles on the clock, averaging 4,909 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for DV52 VTX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 100,405 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,988 |
| Average per year | 4,909 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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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
| Registration | DV52 VTX |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DV — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About DV52 VTX
What car is DV52 VTX?
DV52 VTX is a green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.
What is the mileage of DV52 VTX?
The last recorded mileage for DV52 VTX was 100,405 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DV52 VTX passed its MOT?
DV52 VTX has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 18 Nov 2019.
Is DV52 VTX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DV52 VTX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DV52 VTX?
DV52 VTX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.