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RF55 POU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 130,734 miles on the clock, averaging 9,080 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 RF55 POU

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,734
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,080

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading130,734 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,220
Average per year9,080
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF55 POU 25k51k78k104k131k '09'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage130,734 miles
Since last MOT+14,220 miles
PASS
Mileage116,514 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,513 miles
Since last MOT+5,518 miles
PASS
Mileage110,995 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,994 miles
Since last MOT+5,466 miles
PASS
Mileage105,528 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,518 miles
Since last MOT+6,787 miles
PASS
Mileage98,731 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,677 miles
Since last MOT+9,786 miles
PASS
Mileage88,891 miles
Since last MOT+6,591 miles
PASS
Mileage82,300 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,291 miles
Since last MOT+7,714 miles
PASS
Mileage74,577 miles
Since last MOT+14,723 miles
PASS
Mileage59,854 miles
Since last MOT+24,625 miles
PASS
Mileage35,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,229 miles
Since last MOT+3,986 miles
PASS
Mileage31,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,243 miles
Since last MOT+6,679 miles
PASS
Mileage24,564 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

RegistrationRF55 POU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RF55 POU

What car is RF55 POU?

RF55 POU is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RF55 POU?

The last recorded mileage for RF55 POU was 130,734 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF55 POU passed its MOT?

RF55 POU has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 21 Oct 2020.

Is RF55 POU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF55 POU 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 RF55 POU?

RF55 POU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.