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WG51 LMX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 88,746 miles on the clock, averaging 4,429 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 WG51 LMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,746
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,429

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading88,746 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,429
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG51 LMX 32k46k60k75k89k '05'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,746 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,736 miles
Since last MOT+499 miles
PASS
Mileage88,237 miles
Since last MOT+2,403 miles
PASS
Mileage85,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,834 miles
Since last MOT+3,755 miles
PASS
Mileage82,079 miles
Since last MOT+4,175 miles
PASS
Mileage77,904 miles
Since last MOT+5,407 miles
PASS
Mileage72,497 miles
Since last MOT+5,592 miles
PASS
Mileage66,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,905 miles
Since last MOT+5,174 miles
PASS
Mileage61,731 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,730 miles
Since last MOT+5,704 miles
PASS
Mileage56,026 miles
Since last MOT+4,786 miles
PASS
Mileage51,240 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,237 miles
Since last MOT+6,755 miles
PASS
Mileage44,482 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,472 miles
Since last MOT+6,760 miles
PASS
Mileage37,712 miles
Since last MOT+5,922 miles
PASS
Mileage31,790 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

RegistrationWG51 LMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WG51 LMX

What car is WG51 LMX?

WG51 LMX is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Exeter in 2001.

What is the mileage of WG51 LMX?

The last recorded mileage for WG51 LMX was 88,746 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG51 LMX passed its MOT?

WG51 LMX has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2018.

Is WG51 LMX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG51 LMX 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 WG51 LMX?

WG51 LMX is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.