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PO52 XWG

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 100,782 miles on the clock, averaging 5,505 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 PO52 XWG

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,782
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,505

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading100,782 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,505
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO52 XWG 25k44k63k82k101k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,782 miles
Since last MOT+4,075 miles
PASS
Mileage96,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,707 miles
Since last MOT+3,359 miles
PASS
Mileage93,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,348 miles
Since last MOT+2,795 miles
PASS
Mileage90,553 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,553 miles
Since last MOT+4,365 miles
PASS
Mileage86,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,188 miles
Since last MOT+5,413 miles
PASS
Mileage80,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,775 miles
Since last MOT+7,541 miles
PASS
Mileage73,234 miles
Since last MOT+5,661 miles
PASS
Mileage67,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,573 miles
Since last MOT+7,562 miles
PASS
Mileage60,011 miles
Since last MOT+8,907 miles
PASS
Mileage51,104 miles
Since last MOT+5,634 miles
PASS
Mileage45,470 miles
Since last MOT+192 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,278 miles
Since last MOT+8,361 miles
PASS
Mileage36,917 miles
Since last MOT+7,390 miles
PASS
Mileage29,527 miles
Since last MOT+4,650 miles
PASS
Mileage24,877 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 XWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PO52 XWG

What car is PO52 XWG?

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

What is the mileage of PO52 XWG?

The last recorded mileage for PO52 XWG was 100,782 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO52 XWG passed its MOT?

PO52 XWG has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2020.

Is PO52 XWG ULEZ compliant?

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

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