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SH05 VML

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 12 (57% pass rate). It has 119,149 miles on the clock, averaging 4,398 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SH05 VML

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,149
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
4,398

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 reading119,149 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,815
Average per year4,398
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH05 VML 47k65k83k101k119k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage119,149 miles
Since last MOT+1,815 miles
PASS
Mileage117,334 miles
Since last MOT+3,728 miles
PASS
Mileage113,606 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,604 miles
Since last MOT+7,720 miles
PASS
Mileage110,884 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,882 miles
Since last MOT+9,105 miles
PASS
Mileage101,777 miles
Since last MOT+4,875 miles
PASS
Mileage96,902 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,901 miles
Since last MOT+8,536 miles
PASS
Mileage88,365 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,354 miles
Since last MOT+2,458 miles
PASS
Mileage85,896 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,860 miles
Since last MOT+2,115 miles
PASS
Mileage83,745 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,736 miles
Since last MOT+892 miles
PASS
Mileage82,844 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,826 miles
Since last MOT+1,390 miles
PASS
Mileage81,436 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,434 miles
Since last MOT+179 miles
PASS
Mileage81,255 miles
Since last MOT+1,503 miles
PASS
Mileage79,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,752 miles
Since last MOT+6,832 miles
PASS
Mileage72,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,920 miles
Since last MOT+5,920 miles
PASS
Mileage67,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,000 miles
Since last MOT+9,002 miles
PASS
Mileage57,998 miles
Since last MOT+10,830 miles
PASS
Mileage47,168 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 VML
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SH05 VML

What car is SH05 VML?

SH05 VML is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SH05 VML?

The last recorded mileage for SH05 VML was 119,149 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH05 VML passed its MOT?

SH05 VML has had 28 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (16 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 5 Sep 2024.

Is SH05 VML ULEZ compliant?

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

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