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WR56 HLP

2007 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Purple Registered in Bristol, West of England · 19 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2007
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourPurple
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 2007 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 998cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 55,535 miles on the clock, averaging 7,029 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include electric power steering (eps) failure and parking brake (handbrake) failure.

MOT & Mileage History for WR56 HLP

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,535
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2010
63%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
7,029

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 reading55,535 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,858
Average per year7,029
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR56 HLP 20k29k38k47k56k '10'15'12

Check WR56 HLP

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,535 miles
Since last MOT+7,858 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,677 miles
Since last MOT+7,749 miles
PASS
Mileage39,928 miles
Since last MOT+6,690 miles
PASS
Mileage33,238 miles
Since last MOT+6,559 miles
PASS
Mileage26,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,679 miles
Since last MOT+6,248 miles
PASS
Mileage20,431 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,431 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2006–2014), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Electric power steering (EPS) failure

Electric power steering motor or column module fails, often due to water ingress or worn sensors in the steering rack/column. · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new rack/module + labour at indie garage; estimated).

Parking brake (handbrake) failure

Handbrake cable stretches/loosens, rivets on lever come adrift, or mounting clips fail; wrong-spec cables on early builds. · Typical repair: £150-£350 (new cable/lever adjust + labour; estimated).

Central locking/electrical gremlins (door locks & body electrics)

Deadlock actuators or wiring in doors fail (water ingress common); affects all doors/boot. · Typical repair: £100-£250 per door (actuator + labour; estimated).

Rear wheel bearing wear

Water enters rear wheel bearings via poor seals, causing premature failure. · Typical repair: £120-£250 per side (bearing + labour; estimated).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 HLP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2007
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About WR56 HLP

What car is WR56 HLP?

WR56 HLP is a purple Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Bristol in 2007.

What is the mileage of WR56 HLP?

The last recorded mileage for WR56 HLP was 55,535 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR56 HLP passed its MOT?

WR56 HLP has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2015.

Is WR56 HLP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR56 HLP is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is WR56 HLP?

WR56 HLP is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.