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At a glance
This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 998cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for EF55 VLX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 109,622 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 6,775 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | EF55 VLX |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Purple |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 998cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About EF55 VLX
What car is EF55 VLX?
EF55 VLX is an purple Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.
Has EF55 VLX passed its MOT?
EF55 VLX has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2023.
Is EF55 VLX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF55 VLX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is EF55 VLX?
EF55 VLX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.