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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 106,469 miles on the clock, averaging 6,258 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 AP55 GUW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 106,469 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,032 |
| Average per year | 6,258 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AP55 GUW |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AP — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About AP55 GUW
What car is AP55 GUW?
AP55 GUW is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Norwich in 2006.
What is the mileage of AP55 GUW?
The last recorded mileage for AP55 GUW was 106,469 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AP55 GUW passed its MOT?
AP55 GUW has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2020.
Is AP55 GUW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP55 GUW is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is AP55 GUW?
AP55 GUW is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.