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GL55 WMU

2006 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 973cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 108,894 miles on the clock, averaging 6,772 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 GL55 WMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,894
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,772

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading108,894 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,948
Average per year6,772
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL55 WMU 29k49k69k89k109k '09'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,894 miles
Since last MOT+8,948 miles
PASS
Mileage99,946 miles
Since last MOT+5,930 miles
PASS
Mileage94,016 miles
Since last MOT+4,364 miles
PASS
Mileage89,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,652 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,639 miles
Since last MOT+12,294 miles
PASS
Mileage77,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,345 miles
Since last MOT+7,064 miles
PASS
Mileage70,281 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
PASS
Mileage70,201 miles
Since last MOT+5,961 miles
PASS
Mileage64,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,240 miles
Since last MOT+6,476 miles
PASS
Mileage57,764 miles
Since last MOT+7,689 miles
PASS
Mileage50,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,075 miles
Since last MOT+11,831 miles
PASS
Mileage38,244 miles
Since last MOT+9,167 miles
PASS
Mileage29,077 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

RegistrationGL55 WMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GL55 WMU

What car is GL55 WMU?

GL55 WMU is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2006.

What is the mileage of GL55 WMU?

The last recorded mileage for GL55 WMU was 108,894 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL55 WMU passed its MOT?

GL55 WMU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2020.

Is GL55 WMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL55 WMU 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 GL55 WMU?

GL55 WMU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.