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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 12 (59% pass rate). It has 136,920 miles on the clock, averaging 7,278 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 MF06 VAV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 136,920 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,278 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 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 | MF06 VAV |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Purple |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 06 — March 2006 to August 2006 |
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About MF06 VAV
What car is MF06 VAV?
MF06 VAV is an purple Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Manchester in 2006.
What is the mileage of MF06 VAV?
The last recorded mileage for MF06 VAV was 136,920 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MF06 VAV passed its MOT?
MF06 VAV has had 29 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (17 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2026.
Is MF06 VAV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF06 VAV 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 MF06 VAV?
MF06 VAV is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.