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WF51 CWY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 38,147 miles on the clock, averaging 2,998 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 WF51 CWY

MOT Status
Due date passed
38,147
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
2,998

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

Low mileage
Latest reading38,147 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,998
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF51 CWY 8k15k23k31k38k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage38,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,147 miles
Since last MOT+4,717 miles
PASS
Mileage33,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,430 miles
Since last MOT+4,957 miles
PASS
Mileage28,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,473 miles
Since last MOT+5,015 miles
PASS
Mileage23,458 miles
Since last MOT+3,352 miles
PASS
Mileage20,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,106 miles
Since last MOT+4,466 miles
PASS
Mileage15,640 miles
Since last MOT+1,452 miles
PASS
Mileage14,188 miles
Since last MOT+1,429 miles
PASS
Mileage12,759 miles
Since last MOT+1,499 miles
PASS
Mileage11,260 miles
Since last MOT+1,634 miles
PASS
Mileage9,626 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage9,622 miles
Since last MOT+1,761 miles
PASS
Mileage7,861 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

RegistrationWF51 CWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WF51 CWY

What car is WF51 CWY?

WF51 CWY is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Exeter in 2001.

What is the mileage of WF51 CWY?

The last recorded mileage for WF51 CWY was 38,147 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF51 CWY passed its MOT?

WF51 CWY has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2015.

Is WF51 CWY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF51 CWY 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 WF51 CWY?

WF51 CWY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.