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RJ51 WPW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

White Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 69,245 miles on the clock, averaging 4,364 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 WPW

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,245
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,364

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

Low mileage
Latest reading69,245 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,364
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ51 WPW 29k39k49k59k69k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,245 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,243 miles
Since last MOT+4,523 miles
PASS
Mileage64,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,720 miles
Since last MOT+8,300 miles
PASS
Mileage56,420 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,417 miles
Since last MOT+2,411 miles
PASS
Mileage54,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,006 miles
Since last MOT+2,151 miles
PASS
Mileage51,855 miles
Since last MOT+4,247 miles
PASS
Mileage47,608 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,606 miles
Since last MOT+5,752 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,854 miles
Since last MOT+7,402 miles
PASS
Mileage34,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,452 miles
Since last MOT+2,850 miles
PASS
Mileage31,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,602 miles
Since last MOT+2,859 miles
PASS
Mileage28,743 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

RegistrationRJ51 WPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RJ51 WPW

What car is RJ51 WPW?

RJ51 WPW is an white Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RJ51 WPW?

The last recorded mileage for RJ51 WPW was 69,245 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ51 WPW passed its MOT?

RJ51 WPW has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2015.

Is RJ51 WPW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ51 WPW 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 WPW?

RJ51 WPW is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.