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PL02 JWY

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
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 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 80,438 miles on the clock, averaging 5,846 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 PL02 JWY

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,438
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,846

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading80,438 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,846
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 JWY 32k44k56k68k80k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,438 miles
Since last MOT+3,008 miles
PASS
Mileage77,430 miles
Since last MOT+2,880 miles
PASS
Mileage74,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,550 miles
Since last MOT+1,277 miles
PASS
Mileage73,273 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,273 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,631 miles
Since last MOT+41,365 miles
PASS
Mileage68,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,266 miles
Since last MOT+10,126 miles
PASS
Mileage58,140 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,137 miles
Since last MOT+6,764 miles
PASS
Mileage51,373 miles
Since last MOT+9,921 miles
PASS
Mileage41,452 miles
Since last MOT+9,287 miles
PASS
Mileage32,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,165 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 JWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 JWY

What car is PL02 JWY?

PL02 JWY is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PL02 JWY?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 JWY was 80,438 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 JWY passed its MOT?

PL02 JWY has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2014.

Is PL02 JWY ULEZ compliant?

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

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