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RY05 DGU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1389cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1389cc
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 1389cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 73,124 miles on the clock, averaging 4,670 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for RY05 DGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,124
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,670

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,124 miles
Reading date
Miles last year76
Average per year4,670
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY05 DGU 23k36k48k61k73k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,124 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,048 miles
Since last MOT+6,917 miles
PASS
Mileage66,131 miles
Since last MOT+6,703 miles
PASS
Mileage59,428 miles
Since last MOT+4,197 miles
PASS
Mileage55,231 miles
Since last MOT+6,425 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,806 miles
Since last MOT+9,275 miles
PASS
Mileage39,531 miles
Since last MOT+5,181 miles
PASS
Mileage34,350 miles
Since last MOT+1,403 miles
PASS
Mileage32,947 miles
Since last MOT+893 miles
PASS
Mileage32,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,054 miles
Since last MOT+1,982 miles
PASS
Mileage30,072 miles
Since last MOT+4,562 miles
PASS
Mileage25,510 miles
Since last MOT+2,072 miles
PASS
Mileage23,438 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).

Timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 DGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1389cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RY05 DGU

What car is RY05 DGU?

RY05 DGU is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1389cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RY05 DGU?

The last recorded mileage for RY05 DGU was 73,124 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY05 DGU passed its MOT?

RY05 DGU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2019.

Is RY05 DGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY05 DGU 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 RY05 DGU?

RY05 DGU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.