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YR51 VSU

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 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 121,408 miles on the clock, averaging 9,276 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 YR51 VSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,408
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,276

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 reading121,408 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year9,276
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR51 VSU 46k65k84k102k121k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,408 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,405 miles
Since last MOT+9,773 miles
PASS
Mileage111,632 miles
Since last MOT+9,046 miles
PASS
Mileage102,586 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,583 miles
Since last MOT+9,009 miles
PASS
Mileage93,574 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,574 miles
Since last MOT+9,002 miles
PASS
Mileage84,572 miles
Since last MOT+9,247 miles
PASS
Mileage75,325 miles
Since last MOT+4,321 miles
PASS
Mileage71,004 miles
Since last MOT+10,173 miles
PASS
Mileage60,831 miles
Since last MOT+15,200 miles
PASS
Mileage45,631 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 VSU
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 VSU

What car is YR51 VSU?

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

What is the mileage of YR51 VSU?

The last recorded mileage for YR51 VSU was 121,408 miles, recorded on 3 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR51 VSU passed its MOT?

YR51 VSU has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Jan 2015.

Is YR51 VSU ULEZ compliant?

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

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