Vauxhall Corsa
£218- Year
- 2008
- Mileage
- 97,395 miles
- Approx. Weight (tonnes)
- 1.09
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Trusted by drivers across Wakefield for reliable collection and prompt payment, Car.co.uk guarantees the best price for your car. Our service is backed by +51 thousand vehicle quotes and collections recorded locally. Every quote includes free collection from any Wakefield address and payment via bank transfer on collection. No hidden fees or towing charges apply, licensed ATFs handle every step in line with UK regulations, and we help you with all the required paperwork.
Vehicles take a lot of strain from the roads in Wakefield. Along routes such as the M1 and M62, as well as on longer commuter routes like the A1(M), issues present themselves. On Wakefield's roads, mixed surfaces and stop-start traffic can lead to subframe corrosion, while short local runs and commuter miles also mean EGR valve problems regularly turn up on older vehicles. Drivers are often tasked with understanding whether fixes are economical, but very often, it's just delaying the inevitable.
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You can get a scrap quote in Wakefield by entering your postcode and vehicle registration together, with an instant price returned in under 30 seconds. Once you’ve reviewed and accepted the offer for your damaged car, you can book a free collection slot straight away, with no need for callbacks or extra forms. Write-offs, cars with no MOT and non-runners are all accepted.
Using the Car.co.uk scrap car comparison quote tool makes broken down car quotes quick and easy to compare, helping you skip viewings, haggling and ringing around every car scrap yard in Wakefield for prices. Same-day collection is available, and the full quoted price is paid on collection rather than after the vehicle is scrapped. Non-runners are accepted at no extra cost.


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Scrap car values vary by condition, but also by a range of other factors, such as age and model. Take a look below.
| Make | Year | Mileage | Approx. Weight (tonnes) | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Corsa | 2008 | 97,395 miles | 1.09 | £218 |
| Ford Fiesta | 2007 | 116,460 miles | 1.3 | £257 |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2007 | 141,055 miles | 1.33 | £276 |
| Peugeot 207 | 2007 | 97,026 miles | 1.25 | £225 |
| Renault Clio | 2007 | 98,840 miles | 1.05 | £204 |
| Citroen C3 | 2008 | 110,683 miles | 1.38 | £286 |
| BMW 3 Series | 2006 | 156,584 miles | 1.48 | £398 |
Figures are illustrative only. Prices vary with market conditions, weight, and overall car condition. For an accurate quote for your scrap car, get an instant quote online.


Car.co.uk accepts basically everything: cars, vans, electric and hybrid models, uninsured vehicles, end-of-life vehicles and salvage vehicles are all welcome. From older hatchbacks to family estates, including all makes and models, regardless of condition. Whatever the car's condition, our Wakefield service offers a fair price and a straightforward process, so you can sell your car quickly.
When our driver arrives, they check the paperwork and confirm the collection details as a priority. We send payment by bank transfer the moment the driver pulls away. After that, we head to one of our licensed and approved recycling facility centres. On arrival, the assessment team confirm the vehicle matches the paperwork already checked and the process gets underway.
Depollution comes first, and the team drain fluids and removes hazardous materials, which helps meet environmental standards. Skilled technicians dismantle the vehicle and remove any reusable parts. During dismantling, technicians identify valuable components, including catalytic converter platinum, and extract them before the crushing of the remaining shell begins. At least 85% of your car is recycled and up to 95% is reused, with any remaining metals crushed and shredded so no part remains in the yard longer than necessary.
The average price paid in Wakefield for a scrap car is £292. The price depends on weight, condition, make, model and current metal prices, and vehicles with reusable parts or repair potential can be worth more as salvage than as scrap. For a live figure based on your exact vehicle, check our scrap car prices and get a quote in under 30 seconds.
No, you don't have to be present for the collection of your scrap car in Wakefield. Last-minute hike in the Yorkshire Dales? No problem for us. You can nominate another adult aged 18 or over to hand the vehicle over, and they should have access to the keys, any paperwork available and a photo ID for our records.
Yes, you can scrap a car without a V5C logbook. You'll usually need photo ID, proof of address and any supporting vehicle paperwork such as MOT certificates or service history. Checks can take slightly longer while ownership details are verified before collection and payment are arranged.
Yes, you can scrap an electric or hybrid car in Wakefield. Car.co.uk accepts all fuel types including battery electric vehicles, hybrid cars, plug-in hybrids and mild hybrids, and battery removal or specialist handling is managed through the authorised treatment facility process in line with UK ELV regulations.
Yes, we accept vans and light commercial vehicles in Wakefield, including panel vans, pick-ups and minibuses. The quote process is the same as for a car; you simply enter the registration number and postcode. Bear in mind that many vans return a higher price because their greater kerb weight usually means more recyclable metal.
You'll need the V5C log book to scrap your car in Wakefield, along with a photo ID and proof of address. If the V5C is missing, you can still usually proceed with other supporting paperwork, such as MOT certificates or service history, and our team will guide you through the process to remain 100% compliant.
Yes, if you request one, we issue a Certificate of Destruction within 7 days of processing. Car.co.uk handles the DVLA notification automatically, and once issued the CoD removes the previous owner from the DVLA register so further responsibility ends.
Any outstanding finance must be settled first, or the finance company must give clear consent before the vehicle can be scrapped. The lender retains a legal interest in the car until the agreement is complete, so the next step is to contact them for a settlement figure or written permission. We can then explain what happens next and guide you through the process.
Yes, you can scrap a car with no MOT in Wakefield. MOT status does not affect the scrap valuation or collection arrangements. It doesn't matter whether it failed for a missing indicator light or a faulty airbag; it's treated exactly the same as one with a current test, provided it can be accessed safely for pickup by the driver.
Payment is made by bank transfer, not cash. Under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, cash payments for scrap vehicles aren't allowed, and the price you see is the price paid on collection with no last-minute reductions, provided the vehicle matches the details given when you requested your quote.

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