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MT51 WDR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourBlack
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 1229cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 93,709 miles on the clock, averaging 9,333 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 MT51 WDR

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,709
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
9,333

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 reading93,709 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,263
Average per year9,333
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT51 WDR 48k60k71k82k94k '06'11'07

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,709 miles
Since last MOT+15,263 miles
PASS
Mileage78,446 miles
Since last MOT+6,272 miles
PASS
Mileage72,174 miles
Since last MOT+8,399 miles
PASS
Mileage63,775 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,772 miles
Since last MOT+15,195 miles
PASS
Mileage48,577 miles
Since last MOT+322 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,255 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

RegistrationMT51 WDR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MT51 WDR

What car is MT51 WDR?

MT51 WDR is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of MT51 WDR?

The last recorded mileage for MT51 WDR was 93,709 miles, recorded on 4 May 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT51 WDR passed its MOT?

MT51 WDR has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2011.

Is MT51 WDR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT51 WDR 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 MT51 WDR?

MT51 WDR is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.