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WG52 NLU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Blue Registered in Exeter, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
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 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 138,459 miles on the clock, averaging 7,633 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for WG52 NLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,459
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
7,633

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading138,459 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,633
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WG52 NLU 62k81k100k119k138k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,459 miles
Since last MOT+10,011 miles
PASS
Mileage128,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,448 miles
Since last MOT+10,784 miles
PASS
Mileage117,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,664 miles
Since last MOT+10,456 miles
PASS
Mileage107,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,208 miles
Since last MOT+10,608 miles
PASS
Mileage96,600 miles
Since last MOT+7,240 miles
PASS
Mileage89,360 miles
Since last MOT+4,025 miles
PASS
Mileage85,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,335 miles
Since last MOT+6,937 miles
PASS
Mileage78,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,398 miles
Since last MOT+5,504 miles
PASS
Mileage72,894 miles
Since last MOT+6,044 miles
PASS
Mileage66,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,850 miles
Since last MOT+4,413 miles
PASS
Mileage62,437 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

RegistrationWG52 NLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WG52 NLU

What car is WG52 NLU?

WG52 NLU is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WG52 NLU?

The last recorded mileage for WG52 NLU was 138,459 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG52 NLU passed its MOT?

WG52 NLU has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2016.

Is WG52 NLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG52 NLU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WG52 NLU?

WG52 NLU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.