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WR51 FVL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Green Registered in Bristol, 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 104,563 miles on the clock, averaging 4,905 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 WR51 FVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,563
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,905

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 reading104,563 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,905
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR51 FVL 26k46k65k85k105k '05'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,563 miles
Since last MOT+10,195 miles
PASS
Mileage94,368 miles
Since last MOT+8,599 miles
PASS
Mileage85,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,769 miles
Since last MOT+10,438 miles
PASS
Mileage75,331 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,283 miles
Since last MOT+1,077 miles
PASS
Mileage74,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,206 miles
Since last MOT+2,487 miles
PASS
Mileage71,719 miles
Since last MOT+2,643 miles
PASS
Mileage69,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,076 miles
Since last MOT+2,315 miles
PASS
Mileage66,761 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage62,698 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,640 miles
Since last MOT+3,560 miles
PASS
Mileage59,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,080 miles
Since last MOT+8,117 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,963 miles
Since last MOT+6,568 miles
PASS
Mileage44,395 miles
Since last MOT+3,454 miles
PASS
Mileage40,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,941 miles
Since last MOT+1,243 miles
PASS
Mileage39,698 miles
Since last MOT+4,697 miles
PASS
Mileage35,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,001 miles
Since last MOT+4,274 miles
PASS
Mileage30,727 miles
Since last MOT+4,488 miles
PASS
Mileage26,239 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

RegistrationWR51 FVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WR51 FVL

What car is WR51 FVL?

WR51 FVL is a green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Bristol in 2001.

What is the mileage of WR51 FVL?

The last recorded mileage for WR51 FVL was 104,563 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR51 FVL passed its MOT?

WR51 FVL has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2021.

Is WR51 FVL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR51 FVL 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 WR51 FVL?

WR51 FVL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.