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GL54 WHP

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). It has 79,952 miles on the clock, averaging 5,572 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 GL54 WHP

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,952
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
52%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,572

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading79,952 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year5,572
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL54 WHP 18k33k49k64k80k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,952 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,937 miles
Since last MOT+765 miles
PASS
Mileage79,172 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,171 miles
Since last MOT+9,219 miles
PASS
Mileage69,952 miles
Since last MOT+122 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,830 miles
Since last MOT+8,253 miles
PASS
Mileage61,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,577 miles
Since last MOT+5,842 miles
PASS
Mileage55,735 miles
Since last MOT+5,733 miles
PASS
Mileage50,002 miles
Since last MOT+167 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,835 miles
Since last MOT+5,461 miles
PASS
Mileage44,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,374 miles
Since last MOT+3,707 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,667 miles
Since last MOT+6,250 miles
PASS
Mileage34,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,417 miles
Since last MOT+5,363 miles
PASS
Mileage29,054 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,010 miles
Since last MOT+5,214 miles
PASS
Mileage23,796 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,795 miles
Since last MOT+5,923 miles
PASS
Mileage17,872 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

RegistrationGL54 WHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About GL54 WHP

What car is GL54 WHP?

GL54 WHP is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2005.

What is the mileage of GL54 WHP?

The last recorded mileage for GL54 WHP was 79,952 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL54 WHP passed its MOT?

GL54 WHP has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2019.

Is GL54 WHP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL54 WHP 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 GL54 WHP?

GL54 WHP is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.