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SH51 VGO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
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 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 97,803 miles on the clock, averaging 6,151 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 SH51 VGO

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,803
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,151

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,803 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year6,151
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH51 VGO 48k61k73k85k98k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,803 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,790 miles
Since last MOT+2,683 miles
PASS
Mileage95,107 miles
Since last MOT+3,823 miles
PASS
Mileage91,284 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,267 miles
Since last MOT+1,927 miles
PASS
Mileage89,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,340 miles
Since last MOT+413 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,927 miles
Since last MOT+8,059 miles
PASS
Mileage80,868 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,860 miles
Since last MOT+13,481 miles
PASS
Mileage67,379 miles
Since last MOT+6,111 miles
PASS
Mileage61,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,268 miles
Since last MOT+4,275 miles
PASS
Mileage56,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,993 miles
Since last MOT+8,704 miles
PASS
Mileage48,289 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

RegistrationSH51 VGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SH51 VGO

What car is SH51 VGO?

SH51 VGO is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.

What is the mileage of SH51 VGO?

The last recorded mileage for SH51 VGO was 97,803 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH51 VGO passed its MOT?

SH51 VGO has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2014.

Is SH51 VGO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH51 VGO 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 SH51 VGO?

SH51 VGO is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.