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VO05 SYC

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourSilver
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 12 (57% pass rate). It has 99,531 miles on the clock, averaging 4,676 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 VO05 SYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,531
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
4,676

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading99,531 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,676
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO05 SYC 28k46k64k82k100k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,531 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,529 miles
Since last MOT+3,534 miles
PASS
Mileage95,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,995 miles
Since last MOT+2,287 miles
PASS
Mileage93,708 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,708 miles
Since last MOT+2,172 miles
PASS
Mileage91,536 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,535 miles
Since last MOT+2,830 miles
PASS
Mileage88,705 miles
Since last MOT+2,912 miles
PASS
Mileage85,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,793 miles
Since last MOT+3,424 miles
PASS
Mileage82,369 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,368 miles
Since last MOT+2,485 miles
PASS
Mileage79,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,883 miles
Since last MOT+4,804 miles
PASS
Mileage75,079 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,056 miles
Since last MOT+2,495 miles
PASS
Mileage72,561 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,558 miles
Since last MOT+6,752 miles
PASS
Mileage65,806 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,803 miles
Since last MOT+8,353 miles
PASS
Mileage57,450 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,447 miles
Since last MOT+11,130 miles
PASS
Mileage46,317 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,313 miles
Since last MOT+7,014 miles
PASS
Mileage39,299 miles
Since last MOT+5,189 miles
PASS
Mileage34,110 miles
Since last MOT+5,957 miles
PASS
Mileage28,153 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

RegistrationVO05 SYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About VO05 SYC

What car is VO05 SYC?

VO05 SYC is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Worcester in 2005.

What is the mileage of VO05 SYC?

The last recorded mileage for VO05 SYC was 99,531 miles, recorded on 26 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO05 SYC passed its MOT?

VO05 SYC has had 28 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (16 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2023.

Is VO05 SYC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO05 SYC 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 VO05 SYC?

VO05 SYC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.