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SL52 VGK

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 102,507 miles on the clock, averaging 6,829 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 SL52 VGK

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,507
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,829

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 reading102,507 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,829
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL52 VGK 26k45k64k83k103k '05'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,507 miles
Since last MOT+3,923 miles
PASS
Mileage98,584 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,582 miles
Since last MOT+5,187 miles
PASS
Mileage93,395 miles
Since last MOT+3,169 miles
PASS
Mileage90,226 miles
Since last MOT+7,822 miles
PASS
Mileage82,404 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,404 miles
Since last MOT+3,728 miles
PASS
Mileage78,676 miles
Since last MOT+509 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,167 miles
Since last MOT+8,143 miles
PASS
Mileage70,024 miles
Since last MOT+4,258 miles
PASS
Mileage65,766 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,714 miles
Since last MOT+13,164 miles
PASS
Mileage52,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,550 miles
Since last MOT+5,284 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,266 miles
Since last MOT+4,773 miles
PASS
Mileage42,493 miles
Since last MOT+9,433 miles
PASS
Mileage33,060 miles
Since last MOT+7,436 miles
PASS
Mileage25,624 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

RegistrationSL52 VGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SL52 VGK

What car is SL52 VGK?

SL52 VGK is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SL52 VGK?

The last recorded mileage for SL52 VGK was 102,507 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL52 VGK passed its MOT?

SL52 VGK has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2016.

Is SL52 VGK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL52 VGK 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 SL52 VGK?

SL52 VGK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.