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YV51 MEU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Black Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1199cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 104,544 miles on the clock, averaging 5,774 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for YV51 MEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,544
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,774

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,544 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,050
Average per year5,774
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YV51 MEU 32k50k68k86k105k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,544 miles
Since last MOT+12,050 miles
PASS
Mileage92,494 miles
Since last MOT+6,642 miles
PASS
Mileage85,852 miles
Since last MOT+5,519 miles
PASS
Mileage80,333 miles
Since last MOT+2,404 miles
PASS
Mileage77,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,929 miles
Since last MOT+5,157 miles
PASS
Mileage72,772 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,771 miles
Since last MOT+4,501 miles
PASS
Mileage68,270 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,264 miles
Since last MOT+4,739 miles
PASS
Mileage63,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,525 miles
Since last MOT+6,213 miles
PASS
Mileage57,312 miles
Since last MOT+5,728 miles
PASS
Mileage51,584 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,584 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,524 miles
Since last MOT+6,086 miles
PASS
Mileage45,438 miles
Since last MOT+6,724 miles
PASS
Mileage38,714 miles
Since last MOT+7,149 miles
PASS
Mileage31,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,565 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

RegistrationYV51 MEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYV — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YV51 MEU

What car is YV51 MEU?

YV51 MEU is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Beverley in 2001.

What is the mileage of YV51 MEU?

The last recorded mileage for YV51 MEU was 104,544 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YV51 MEU passed its MOT?

YV51 MEU has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2018.

Is YV51 MEU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YV51 MEU 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 YV51 MEU?

YV51 MEU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.