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WR51 WTU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 973cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 119,845 miles on the clock, averaging 5,660 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 WR51 WTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,845
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,660

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 reading119,845 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,982
Average per year5,660
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR51 WTU 29k52k75k97k120k '06'22'13

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage119,845 miles
Since last MOT+5,982 miles
PASS
Mileage113,863 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,834 miles
Since last MOT+2,795 miles
PASS
Mileage111,039 miles
Since last MOT+4,886 miles
PASS
Mileage106,153 miles
Since last MOT+3,954 miles
PASS
Mileage102,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,199 miles
Since last MOT+4,749 miles
PASS
Mileage97,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,450 miles
Since last MOT+4,853 miles
PASS
Mileage92,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,597 miles
Since last MOT+2,337 miles
PASS
Mileage90,260 miles
Since last MOT+2,558 miles
PASS
Mileage87,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,702 miles
Since last MOT+11,155 miles
PASS
Mileage76,547 miles
Since last MOT+14,968 miles
PASS
Mileage61,579 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,572 miles
Since last MOT+10,677 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,895 miles
Since last MOT+3,696 miles
PASS
Mileage47,199 miles
Since last MOT+4,360 miles
PASS
Mileage42,839 miles
Since last MOT+3,779 miles
PASS
Mileage39,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,060 miles
Since last MOT+4,328 miles
PASS
Mileage34,732 miles
Since last MOT+5,450 miles
PASS
Mileage29,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,282 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 WTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WR51 WTU

What car is WR51 WTU?

WR51 WTU is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Bristol in 2002.

What is the mileage of WR51 WTU?

The last recorded mileage for WR51 WTU was 119,845 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR51 WTU passed its MOT?

WR51 WTU has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 5 Jan 2022.

Is WR51 WTU ULEZ compliant?

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

WR51 WTU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.