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WF51 WPL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Green Registered in Exeter, West of England · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourGreen
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 87,490 miles on the clock, averaging 6,321 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 WF51 WPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,490
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,321

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 reading87,490 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,321
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF51 WPL 21k38k54k71k87k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,490 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,486 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,472 miles
Since last MOT+1,875 miles
PASS
Mileage85,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,597 miles
Since last MOT+6,247 miles
PASS
Mileage79,350 miles
Since last MOT+10,234 miles
PASS
Mileage69,116 miles
Since last MOT+11,359 miles
PASS
Mileage57,757 miles
Since last MOT+241 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,516 miles
Since last MOT+11,489 miles
PASS
Mileage46,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,027 miles
Since last MOT+11,566 miles
PASS
Mileage34,461 miles
Since last MOT+3,604 miles
PASS
Mileage30,857 miles
Since last MOT+2,663 miles
PASS
Mileage28,194 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,189 miles
Since last MOT+3,340 miles
PASS
Mileage24,849 miles
Since last MOT+3,445 miles
PASS
Mileage21,404 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,400 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 WPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WF51 WPL

What car is WF51 WPL?

WF51 WPL is a green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Exeter in 2001.

What is the mileage of WF51 WPL?

The last recorded mileage for WF51 WPL was 87,490 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF51 WPL passed its MOT?

WF51 WPL has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Apr 2017.

Is WF51 WPL ULEZ compliant?

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

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