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PL02 DVA

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourSilver
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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 77,672 miles on the clock, averaging 8,033 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for PL02 DVA

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,672
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
8,033

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading77,672 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,105
Average per year8,033
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 DVA 31k43k55k66k78k '06'12'09

Check PL02 DVA

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,672 miles
Since last MOT+15,105 miles
PASS
Mileage62,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,567 miles
Since last MOT+2,900 miles
PASS
Mileage59,667 miles
Since last MOT+6,498 miles
PASS
Mileage53,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,169 miles
Since last MOT+37,361 miles
PASS
Mileage15,808 miles
PASS
Mileage39,959 miles
Since last MOT+8,584 miles
PASS
Mileage31,375 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

RegistrationPL02 DVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 DVA

What car is PL02 DVA?

PL02 DVA is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PL02 DVA?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 DVA was 77,672 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 DVA passed its MOT?

PL02 DVA has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2012.

Is PL02 DVA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL02 DVA 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 PL02 DVA?

PL02 DVA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.