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FV55 VJE

2006 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Red Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 96,052 miles on the clock, averaging 8,014 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for FV55 VJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,052
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2009
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,014

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading96,052 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year8,014
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV55 VJE 31k48k64k80k96k '09'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,052 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,048 miles
Since last MOT+7,871 miles
PASS
Mileage88,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,177 miles
Since last MOT+5,765 miles
PASS
Mileage82,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,412 miles
Since last MOT+5,810 miles
PASS
Mileage76,602 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,600 miles
Since last MOT+8,107 miles
PASS
Mileage68,493 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage64,447 miles
Since last MOT+10,128 miles
PASS
Mileage54,319 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,313 miles
Since last MOT+10,305 miles
PASS
Mileage44,008 miles
Since last MOT+12,535 miles
PASS
Mileage31,473 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

RegistrationFV55 VJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About FV55 VJE

What car is FV55 VJE?

FV55 VJE is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2006.

What is the mileage of FV55 VJE?

The last recorded mileage for FV55 VJE was 96,052 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV55 VJE passed its MOT?

FV55 VJE has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2017.

Is FV55 VJE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV55 VJE 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 FV55 VJE?

FV55 VJE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.