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WR51 WPW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, West of England · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
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 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 72,629 miles on the clock, averaging 10,508 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for WR51 WPW

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,629
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
10,508

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading72,629 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,729
Average per year10,508
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR51 WPW 41k49k57k65k73k '05'08'06

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,629 miles
Since last MOT+8,729 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,900 miles
Since last MOT+11,072 miles
PASS
Mileage52,828 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,827 miles
Since last MOT+11,614 miles
PASS
Mileage41,213 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 WPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
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 WPW

What car is WR51 WPW?

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

What is the mileage of WR51 WPW?

The last recorded mileage for WR51 WPW was 72,629 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR51 WPW passed its MOT?

WR51 WPW has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2008.

Is WR51 WPW ULEZ compliant?

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

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