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GL52 TGK

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 Petrol 973cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 4 (50% pass rate). It has 86,215 miles on the clock, averaging 13,424 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for GL52 TGK

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,215
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2005
50%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
13,424

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 reading86,215 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,424
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GL52 TGK 32k46k59k73k86k '05'09'07

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,215 miles
Since last MOT+12,186 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,029 miles
Since last MOT+15,141 miles
PASS
Mileage58,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,888 miles
Since last MOT+15,689 miles
PASS
Mileage43,199 miles
Since last MOT+10,800 miles
PASS
Mileage32,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,399 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

RegistrationGL52 TGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GL52 TGK

What car is GL52 TGK?

GL52 TGK is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GL52 TGK?

The last recorded mileage for GL52 TGK was 86,215 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL52 TGK passed its MOT?

GL52 TGK has had 8 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (4 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2009.

Is GL52 TGK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL52 TGK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GL52 TGK?

GL52 TGK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.