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LW02 LGJ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Sidcup, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 63,575 miles on the clock, averaging 2,285 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 LW02 LGJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,575
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
2,285

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading63,575 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year2,285
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LW02 LGJ 37k44k50k57k64k '05'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,575 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,571 miles
Since last MOT+584 miles
PASS
Mileage62,987 miles
Since last MOT+5,057 miles
PASS
Mileage57,930 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,929 miles
Since last MOT+5,751 miles
PASS
Mileage52,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,178 miles
Since last MOT+2,268 miles
PASS
Mileage49,910 miles
Since last MOT+4,805 miles
PASS
Mileage45,105 miles
Since last MOT+1,921 miles
PASS
Mileage43,184 miles
Since last MOT+1,307 miles
PASS
Mileage41,877 miles
Since last MOT+2,392 miles
PASS
Mileage39,485 miles
Since last MOT+2,616 miles
PASS
Mileage36,869 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

RegistrationLW02 LGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLW — Sidcup, London
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About LW02 LGJ

What car is LW02 LGJ?

LW02 LGJ is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2002.

What is the mileage of LW02 LGJ?

The last recorded mileage for LW02 LGJ was 63,575 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LW02 LGJ passed its MOT?

LW02 LGJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2017.

Is LW02 LGJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LW02 LGJ 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 LW02 LGJ?

LW02 LGJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.