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YC02 VRJ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 120,107 miles on the clock, averaging 7,496 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for YC02 VRJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,107
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
7,496

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading120,107 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,149
Average per year7,496
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YC02 VRJ 71k83k96k108k120k '06'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,107 miles
Since last MOT+2,149 miles
PASS
Mileage117,958 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,946 miles
Since last MOT+11,849 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,097 miles
Since last MOT+12,566 miles
PASS
Mileage93,531 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,455 miles
Since last MOT+12,931 miles
PASS
Mileage80,524 miles
Since last MOT+2,351 miles
PASS
Mileage78,173 miles
Since last MOT+7,070 miles
PASS
Mileage71,103 miles
Since last MOT+173 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,930 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

RegistrationYC02 VRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYC — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About YC02 VRJ

What car is YC02 VRJ?

YC02 VRJ is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.

What is the mileage of YC02 VRJ?

The last recorded mileage for YC02 VRJ was 120,107 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YC02 VRJ passed its MOT?

YC02 VRJ has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2012.

Is YC02 VRJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC02 VRJ 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 YC02 VRJ?

YC02 VRJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.