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EU02 MWD

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Diesel · 1686cc

White Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1686cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Diesel 1686cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 151,863 miles on the clock, averaging 12,336 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 DTI engine is known for 1. crankshaft position sensor (cps) failure and 2. fuel injector and fuel rail pressure issues. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for EU02 MWD

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,863
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
12,336

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,863 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year12,336
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU02 MWD 17k51k85k118k152k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,863 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,862 miles
Since last MOT+18,772 miles
PASS
Mileage133,090 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,014 miles
Since last MOT+15,979 miles
PASS
Mileage117,035 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,033 miles
Since last MOT+14,038 miles
PASS
Mileage102,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,995 miles
Since last MOT+17,182 miles
PASS
Mileage85,813 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,811 miles
Since last MOT+10,586 miles
PASS
Mileage75,225 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,224 miles
Since last MOT+13,931 miles
PASS
Mileage61,293 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,290 miles
Since last MOT+15,268 miles
PASS
Mileage46,022 miles
Since last MOT+14,819 miles
PASS
Mileage31,203 miles
Since last MOT+393 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,810 miles
Since last MOT+9,461 miles
PASS
Mileage21,349 miles
Since last MOT+920 miles
PASS
Mileage20,429 miles
Since last MOT+3,013 miles
PASS
Mileage17,416 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).

1. Crankshaft Position Sensor (CPS) Failure

The sensor degrades or fails electrically, typically due to age or contamination.

2. Fuel Injector and Fuel Rail Pressure Issues

Fuel contamination (from infrequent diesel filter changes or poor-quality fuel) causes micro-debris to lodge in the suction control valve or injector internals, reducing fuel rail pressure and causing engine performance faults[2].

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 MWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1686cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EU02 MWD

What car is EU02 MWD?

EU02 MWD is an white Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1686cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EU02 MWD?

The last recorded mileage for EU02 MWD was 151,863 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU02 MWD passed its MOT?

EU02 MWD has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Feb 2017.

Is EU02 MWD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU02 MWD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EU02 MWD?

EU02 MWD is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.