2016 Vauxhall Corsa VXR

Highlights

• Turbocharged 1.6-litre engine

• Produces 202 bhp

• Six-speed manual

• Five-second overboost

• Recently serviced

Overview

Fast three-door Vauxhalls have long been appreciated by the discerning British motoring public. The tried-and-tested formula of putting a powerful four-cylinder engine in a compact shell is well known and has proved a sales success for decades. So with the introduction of this generation of Corsa, Vauxhall knew customers would expect to see a performance model: enter the VXR. 

The turbocharged 1.6-litre engine fitted to the VXR produces an impressive 202 bhp. And Vauxhall’s engineers even allow you five seconds of overboost to bring the maximum torque figure up to 207 lb ft, perfect for those fast overtakes. A six-speed ‘box and aluminium pedal covers means you’ll be enjoying the downshift as you head towards your favourite local S-bend.

And the interior of the VXR manages a good balance of both comfort and styling. The Recaro bucket seats provide excellent support, and feature full leather upholstery with contrasting stitching. Then when you need to do boring everyday things like carrying passengers or stuff, there’s enough room for three humans on the back seat. Or with the seats folded you can carry up to 1,090 litres of anything you want. With perhaps the exception of lead: 1,090 litres of lead would by our calculations weigh about 12,360 kg, which would certainly affect the handling. 

So if you’re looking for a nippy little hatchback which can also perform normal load-carrying activities, then this Corsa VXR has a lot to offer. It’s very tidy throughout and has clearly been well treated by its previous owners, the interior is a very pleasant place to be whether you’re tackling the morning commute, or seeing what 202 bhp of turbocharged  engine can do when poked. 

History and documentation

• Registered 21 Oct 2016

• The seller informs us that they have some servicing invoices on file from previous owners 

• Most recently serviced in Feb 2024 @ 34,416 miles

• Original document wallet

• Collection of old MOT certificates

• Two keys

• Current MOT expires 13 Jan 2026

• V5 present in owner’s name

• Three former keepers

• HPI clear

• The car was previously on a private plate KB56BEL but has reverted to the plate shown in the pictures and the new V5 is now in the owner’s possession

• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• High-spec interior in very good condition throughout

• Recaro bucket seats with leather upholstery and contrasting stitching

• The seats show very few signs of wear

• Even the driver’s seat bolster is in excellent condition

• Manual seat adjusters

• Heated seats 

• Black carpets

• Front footwell mats 

• Plastic door cards free from cracks and scuffs

• VXR sill plates

• Heated, multi-function steering wheel

• Aluminium pedal covers

• Cruise control

• Air conditioning

• Onboard infotainment screen

• Analogue instruments and digital info screen

• Original stereo system

• Rear seating for three passengers, with matching leather upholstery 

• The rear seats show almost no sign of use 

• There is a little light staining to the headlining

• The boot is very clean, and features a fitted tray in the load area

• Tyre inflator stowed behind a trim panel in the boot

Exterior

• Compact three-door hatchback shape

• Crisp white paintwork finishes the car off nicely 

• The paint is very nicely presented throughout 

• The seller notes just one small scuff to the clearcoat just behind the driver’s door, but it is very minimal

• Body panels in good, straight condition, with no dents that we can see

• Good panel gaps

• Carbon pack — door mirror covers and grille bar

• 18-inch alloy wheels

• There are a few small scuffs and scratches to the wheel rims

• A pair of Michelin PS4 tyres were fitted to the front wheels in Feb 2024

• Falken tyres on the rear wheels

• The seller tells us that two of the wheels were recently refurbished, and that the tyres all retain good tread 

• Chrome badges front and rear

• Bi-xenon headlights clear and bright

• Heated rear windscreen 

• Rear spoiler 

• The underside looks clean, with a little surface corrosion

• Twin exhaust tips 

Mechanical

• 1,598 cc four-cylinder engine 

• Produces 202 bhp 

• 207 lb ft of torque, with a five-second overboost 

• Top speed 143 mph, 0-62 mph in 6.8 seconds

• Six-speed manual transmission

• Front-wheel drive 

• Proram cone air filter

• There is some surface corrosion on the suspension components, as usual for a car of this age 

• In Feb 2024 the strut top mounts and bearings were replaced, along with an engine oil change 

• There is a sticker on the engine noting that the cambelt and pulleys were changed in Feb 2023 at 30,405 miles

• The only current MOT advisories are for worn front inner brake pads on both sides

• No reported mechanical issues 

• The car is said to start, drive, and stop as normal

• No warning lights noted

Summary

In the battle of the hot hatches the Vauxhall Corsa VXR always has a loyal following. With a feisty 4-cylinder engine and racy Recaros, it’s not hard to see why. So if you’re after a practical but entertaining runabout, then this should be just the ticket.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Carlisle, Cumbria.