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At a glance
This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 108,644 miles on the clock, averaging 10,818 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for GV05 WYB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 108,644 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,683 |
| Average per year | 10,818 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | GV05 WYB |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About GV05 WYB
What car is GV05 WYB?
GV05 WYB is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.
What is the mileage of GV05 WYB?
The last recorded mileage for GV05 WYB was 108,644 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV05 WYB passed its MOT?
GV05 WYB has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2017.
Is GV05 WYB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV05 WYB 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 GV05 WYB?
GV05 WYB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.