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NL55 VOT

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
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 998cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 216,167 miles on the clock, averaging 12,447 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 NL55 VOT

MOT Status
Due date passed
216,167
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
12,447

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading216,167 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,447
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL55 VOT 51k92k134k175k216k '08'21'16

Check NL55 VOT

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage216,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage216,167 miles
Since last MOT+16,638 miles
PASS
Mileage199,529 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage199,529 miles
Since last MOT+16,861 miles
PASS
Mileage182,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage182,668 miles
Since last MOT+16,761 miles
PASS
Mileage165,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,907 miles
Since last MOT+13,578 miles
PASS
Mileage152,329 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,329 miles
Since last MOT+4,525 miles
PASS
Mileage147,804 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,803 miles
Since last MOT+13,548 miles
PASS
Mileage134,255 miles
Since last MOT+7,422 miles
PASS
Mileage126,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,833 miles
Since last MOT+6,942 miles
PASS
Mileage119,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,891 miles
Since last MOT+8,955 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,936 miles
Since last MOT+11,723 miles
PASS
Mileage99,213 miles
Since last MOT+13,922 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,291 miles
Since last MOT+16,668 miles
PASS
Mileage68,623 miles
Since last MOT+17,367 miles
PASS
Mileage51,256 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

RegistrationNL55 VOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About NL55 VOT

What car is NL55 VOT?

NL55 VOT is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2005.

What is the mileage of NL55 VOT?

The last recorded mileage for NL55 VOT was 216,167 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL55 VOT passed its MOT?

NL55 VOT has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2021.

Is NL55 VOT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL55 VOT 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 NL55 VOT?

NL55 VOT is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.