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NJ02 WGX

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlue
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 5 (55% pass rate). It has 50,734 miles on the clock, averaging 4,690 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 NJ02 WGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
50,734
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
4,690

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

Low mileage
Latest reading50,734 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,690
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NJ02 WGX 22k29k36k44k51k '06'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage50,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,734 miles
Since last MOT+2,814 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,920 miles
Since last MOT+4,230 miles
PASS
Mileage43,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,690 miles
Since last MOT+6,243 miles
PASS
Mileage37,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,447 miles
Since last MOT+4,907 miles
PASS
Mileage32,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,540 miles
Since last MOT+5,029 miles
PASS
Mileage27,511 miles
Since last MOT+5,297 miles
PASS
Mileage22,214 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

RegistrationNJ02 WGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About NJ02 WGX

What car is NJ02 WGX?

NJ02 WGX is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NJ02 WGX?

The last recorded mileage for NJ02 WGX was 50,734 miles, recorded on 3 May 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ02 WGX passed its MOT?

NJ02 WGX has had 11 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (6 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 May 2012.

Is NJ02 WGX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ02 WGX 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 NJ02 WGX?

NJ02 WGX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.