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NJ05 WVL

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 101,838 miles on the clock, averaging 8,526 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ05 WVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,838
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,526

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading101,838 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,526
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ05 WVL 31k49k67k84k102k '08'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,838 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,835 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,804 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
PASS
Mileage101,779 miles
Since last MOT+6,551 miles
PASS
Mileage95,228 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,219 miles
Since last MOT+8,434 miles
PASS
Mileage86,785 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,781 miles
Since last MOT+11,119 miles
PASS
Mileage78,662 miles
Since last MOT+150 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,512 miles
Since last MOT+12,486 miles
PASS
Mileage66,026 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,927 miles
Since last MOT+14,661 miles
PASS
Mileage51,266 miles
Since last MOT+9,746 miles
PASS
Mileage41,520 miles
Since last MOT+10,290 miles
PASS
Mileage31,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,230 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

RegistrationNJ05 WVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About NJ05 WVL

What car is NJ05 WVL?

NJ05 WVL is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2005.

What is the mileage of NJ05 WVL?

The last recorded mileage for NJ05 WVL was 101,838 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ05 WVL passed its MOT?

NJ05 WVL has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2016.

Is NJ05 WVL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ05 WVL 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 NJ05 WVL?

NJ05 WVL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.