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YP51 VXL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlue
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 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 117,168 miles on the clock, averaging 11,347 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 YP51 VXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,168
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,347

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 reading117,168 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year11,347
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YP51 VXL 38k58k77k97k117k '05'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,168 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,153 miles
Since last MOT+10,838 miles
PASS
Mileage106,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,315 miles
Since last MOT+8,330 miles
PASS
Mileage97,985 miles
Since last MOT+9,139 miles
PASS
Mileage88,846 miles
Since last MOT+15,615 miles
PASS
Mileage73,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,231 miles
Since last MOT+10,942 miles
PASS
Mileage62,289 miles
Since last MOT+11,817 miles
PASS
Mileage50,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,472 miles
Since last MOT+12,741 miles
PASS
Mileage37,731 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

RegistrationYP51 VXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YP51 VXL

What car is YP51 VXL?

YP51 VXL is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YP51 VXL?

The last recorded mileage for YP51 VXL was 117,168 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP51 VXL passed its MOT?

YP51 VXL has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2012.

Is YP51 VXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP51 VXL 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 YP51 VXL?

YP51 VXL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.