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VO05 USJ

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
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 973cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 104,290 miles on the clock, averaging 7,913 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 VO05 USJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,290
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,913

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading104,290 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,252
Average per year7,913
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VO05 USJ 23k44k64k84k104k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,290 miles
Since last MOT+6,252 miles
PASS
Mileage98,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,038 miles
Since last MOT+3,883 miles
PASS
Mileage94,155 miles
Since last MOT+6,431 miles
PASS
Mileage87,724 miles
Since last MOT+10,365 miles
PASS
Mileage77,359 miles
Since last MOT+9,654 miles
PASS
Mileage67,705 miles
Since last MOT+8,997 miles
PASS
Mileage58,708 miles
Since last MOT+8,800 miles
PASS
Mileage49,908 miles
Since last MOT+7,813 miles
PASS
Mileage42,095 miles
Since last MOT+9,482 miles
PASS
Mileage32,613 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,575 miles
Since last MOT+9,289 miles
PASS
Mileage23,286 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 USJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About VO05 USJ

What car is VO05 USJ?

VO05 USJ is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Worcester in 2005.

What is the mileage of VO05 USJ?

The last recorded mileage for VO05 USJ was 104,290 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO05 USJ passed its MOT?

VO05 USJ has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2018.

Is VO05 USJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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