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MW02 WSU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 91,560 miles on the clock, averaging 7,289 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for MW02 WSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,560
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,289

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading91,560 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16
Average per year7,289
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MW02 WSU 5k26k48k70k92k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,560 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,544 miles
Since last MOT+8,735 miles
PASS
Mileage82,809 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,809 miles
Since last MOT+5,504 miles
PASS
Mileage77,305 miles
Since last MOT+6,394 miles
PASS
Mileage70,911 miles
Since last MOT+8,428 miles
PASS
Mileage62,483 miles
Since last MOT+8,522 miles
PASS
Mileage53,961 miles
Since last MOT+5,498 miles
PASS
Mileage48,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,463 miles
Since last MOT+7,659 miles
PASS
Mileage40,804 miles
Since last MOT+8,452 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,352 miles
Since last MOT+9,763 miles
PASS
Mileage22,589 miles
Since last MOT+5,455 miles
PASS
Mileage17,134 miles
Since last MOT+5,802 miles
PASS
Mileage11,332 miles
Since last MOT+6,826 miles
PASS
Mileage4,506 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

RegistrationMW02 WSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MW02 WSU

What car is MW02 WSU?

MW02 WSU is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MW02 WSU?

The last recorded mileage for MW02 WSU was 91,560 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW02 WSU passed its MOT?

MW02 WSU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Jul 2017.

Is MW02 WSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW02 WSU 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 MW02 WSU?

MW02 WSU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.