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PO52 LCW

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 102,768 miles on the clock, averaging 7,769 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 PO52 LCW

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,768
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,769

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading102,768 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,769
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO52 LCW 14k36k58k80k103k '05'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,768 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,763 miles
Since last MOT+18,749 miles
PASS
Mileage84,014 miles
Since last MOT+10,414 miles
PASS
Mileage73,600 miles
Since last MOT+5,856 miles
PASS
Mileage67,744 miles
Since last MOT+4,006 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,738 miles
Since last MOT+6,967 miles
PASS
Mileage56,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,771 miles
Since last MOT+7,664 miles
PASS
Mileage49,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,107 miles
Since last MOT+8,273 miles
PASS
Mileage40,834 miles
Since last MOT+8,474 miles
PASS
Mileage32,360 miles
Since last MOT+129 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,231 miles
Since last MOT+8,709 miles
PASS
Mileage23,522 miles
Since last MOT+6,241 miles
PASS
Mileage17,281 miles
Since last MOT+3,661 miles
PASS
Mileage13,620 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

RegistrationPO52 LCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PO52 LCW

What car is PO52 LCW?

PO52 LCW is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PO52 LCW?

The last recorded mileage for PO52 LCW was 102,768 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO52 LCW passed its MOT?

PO52 LCW has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2017.

Is PO52 LCW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO52 LCW 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 PO52 LCW?

PO52 LCW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.