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WM51 WTU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, West of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourSilver
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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 113,894 miles on the clock, averaging 5,811 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 WM51 WTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,894
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,811

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 reading113,894 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year5,811
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WM51 WTU 36k56k75k95k114k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,894 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,882 miles
Since last MOT+4,151 miles
PASS
Mileage109,731 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,731 miles
Since last MOT+996 miles
PASS
Mileage108,735 miles
Since last MOT+5,305 miles
PASS
Mileage103,430 miles
Since last MOT+6,933 miles
PASS
Mileage96,497 miles
Since last MOT+164 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,333 miles
Since last MOT+8,359 miles
PASS
Mileage87,974 miles
Since last MOT+6,670 miles
PASS
Mileage81,304 miles
Since last MOT+165 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,139 miles
Since last MOT+7,159 miles
PASS
Mileage73,980 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,887 miles
Since last MOT+6,017 miles
PASS
Mileage67,870 miles
Since last MOT+7,141 miles
PASS
Mileage60,729 miles
Since last MOT+8,274 miles
PASS
Mileage52,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,455 miles
Since last MOT+8,668 miles
PASS
Mileage43,787 miles
Since last MOT+3,553 miles
PASS
Mileage40,234 miles
Since last MOT+3,784 miles
PASS
Mileage36,450 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

RegistrationWM51 WTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WM51 WTU

What car is WM51 WTU?

WM51 WTU is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Bristol in 2002.

What is the mileage of WM51 WTU?

The last recorded mileage for WM51 WTU was 113,894 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM51 WTU passed its MOT?

WM51 WTU has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2019.

Is WM51 WTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM51 WTU 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 WM51 WTU?

WM51 WTU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.