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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 76,952 miles on the clock, averaging 4,472 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for GU56 JWY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 76,952 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,280 |
| Average per year | 4,472 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | GU56 JWY |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GU — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About GU56 JWY
What car is GU56 JWY?
GU56 JWY is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.
What is the mileage of GU56 JWY?
The last recorded mileage for GU56 JWY was 76,952 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU56 JWY passed its MOT?
GU56 JWY has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2022.
Is GU56 JWY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU56 JWY 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 GU56 JWY?
GU56 JWY is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.