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PL02 WHK

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 115,795 miles on the clock, averaging 10,357 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 PL02 WHK

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,795
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
10,357

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading115,795 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year10,357
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL02 WHK 43k61k79k98k116k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,795 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,793 miles
Since last MOT+6,321 miles
PASS
Mileage109,472 miles
Since last MOT+6,631 miles
PASS
Mileage102,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,841 miles
Since last MOT+11,027 miles
PASS
Mileage91,814 miles
Since last MOT+13,561 miles
PASS
Mileage78,253 miles
Since last MOT+14,179 miles
PASS
Mileage64,074 miles
Since last MOT+10,028 miles
PASS
Mileage54,046 miles
Since last MOT+11,010 miles
PASS
Mileage43,036 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 WHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 WHK

What car is PL02 WHK?

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

What is the mileage of PL02 WHK?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 WHK was 115,795 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 WHK passed its MOT?

PL02 WHK has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2013.

Is PL02 WHK ULEZ compliant?

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

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