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YR51 GVD

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 114,775 miles on the clock, averaging 8,100 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 YR51 GVD

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,775
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,100

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 reading114,775 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,100
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YR51 GVD 46k63k80k98k115k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,775 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,773 miles
Since last MOT+7,250 miles
PASS
Mileage107,523 miles
Since last MOT+6,057 miles
PASS
Mileage101,466 miles
Since last MOT+6,952 miles
PASS
Mileage94,514 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,513 miles
Since last MOT+15,062 miles
PASS
Mileage79,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,451 miles
Since last MOT+6,971 miles
PASS
Mileage72,480 miles
Since last MOT+6,301 miles
PASS
Mileage66,179 miles
Since last MOT+8,960 miles
PASS
Mileage57,219 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,217 miles
Since last MOT+11,121 miles
PASS
Mileage46,096 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

RegistrationYR51 GVD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YR51 GVD

What car is YR51 GVD?

YR51 GVD is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YR51 GVD?

The last recorded mileage for YR51 GVD was 114,775 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR51 GVD passed its MOT?

YR51 GVD has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2014.

Is YR51 GVD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR51 GVD 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 YR51 GVD?

YR51 GVD is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.