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At a glance
This 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 98,102 miles on the clock, averaging 4,634 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for RJ51 MVW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 98,102 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,634 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RJ51 MVW |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RJ51 MVW
What car is RJ51 MVW?
RJ51 MVW is an green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RJ51 MVW?
The last recorded mileage for RJ51 MVW was 98,102 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ51 MVW passed its MOT?
RJ51 MVW has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2023.
Is RJ51 MVW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ51 MVW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RJ51 MVW?
RJ51 MVW is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.