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SH05 VHO

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Purple Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourPurple
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 64,923 miles on the clock, averaging 7,418 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 SH05 VHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,923
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,418

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading64,923 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,418
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH05 VHO 5k20k35k50k65k '08'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,923 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,920 miles
Since last MOT+7,894 miles
PASS
Mileage57,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,026 miles
Since last MOT+9,258 miles
PASS
Mileage47,768 miles
Since last MOT+3,198 miles
PASS
Mileage44,570 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,550 miles
Since last MOT+4,895 miles
PASS
Mileage39,655 miles
Since last MOT+3,557 miles
PASS
Mileage36,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,098 miles
Since last MOT+5,678 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,420 miles
Since last MOT+16,448 miles
PASS
Mileage13,972 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,962 miles
Since last MOT+9,377 miles
PASS
Mileage4,585 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

RegistrationSH05 VHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SH05 VHO

What car is SH05 VHO?

SH05 VHO is an purple Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SH05 VHO?

The last recorded mileage for SH05 VHO was 64,923 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH05 VHO passed its MOT?

SH05 VHO has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2016.

Is SH05 VHO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH05 VHO 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 SH05 VHO?

SH05 VHO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.