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PK05 WGW

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1229cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 94,481 miles on the clock at the last MOT. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for PK05 WGW

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,481
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
N/A

Average miles/year

Insufficient data
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Latest reading94,481 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK05 WGW 104k104k104k104k104k '08'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,481 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,480 miles
Since last MOT+77,576 miles
PASS
Mileage16,904 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage63,450 miles
PASS
Mileage143,097 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,097 miles
Since last MOT+20,862 miles
PASS
Mileage122,235 miles
Since last MOT+11,193 miles
PASS
Mileage111,042 miles
Since last MOT+6,721 miles
PASS
Mileage104,321 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

RegistrationPK05 WGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PK05 WGW

What car is PK05 WGW?

PK05 WGW is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PK05 WGW?

The last recorded mileage for PK05 WGW was 94,481 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK05 WGW passed its MOT?

PK05 WGW has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2015.

Is PK05 WGW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK05 WGW 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 PK05 WGW?

PK05 WGW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.