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WF05 DFV

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Purple Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 103,471 miles on the clock, averaging 4,804 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 WF05 DFV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
103,471
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,804

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 reading103,471 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,972
Average per year4,804
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF05 DFV 17k39k60k82k103k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,471 miles
Since last MOT+1,972 miles
PASS
Mileage101,499 miles
Since last MOT+6,818 miles
PASS
Mileage94,681 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,671 miles
Since last MOT+3,664 miles
PASS
Mileage91,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,007 miles
Since last MOT+6,921 miles
PASS
Mileage84,086 miles
Since last MOT+9,934 miles
PASS
Mileage74,152 miles
Since last MOT+5,839 miles
PASS
Mileage68,313 miles
Since last MOT+4,158 miles
PASS
Mileage64,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,155 miles
Since last MOT+4,410 miles
PASS
Mileage59,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,745 miles
Since last MOT+4,541 miles
PASS
Mileage55,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,204 miles
Since last MOT+6,608 miles
PASS
Mileage48,596 miles
Since last MOT+2,373 miles
PASS
Mileage46,223 miles
Since last MOT+4,340 miles
PASS
Mileage41,883 miles
Since last MOT+2,937 miles
PASS
Mileage38,946 miles
Since last MOT+3,039 miles
PASS
Mileage35,907 miles
Since last MOT+2,424 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,483 miles
Since last MOT+3,669 miles
PASS
Mileage29,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,814 miles
Since last MOT+6,077 miles
PASS
Mileage23,737 miles
Since last MOT+6,816 miles
PASS
Mileage16,921 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

RegistrationWF05 DFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WF05 DFV

What car is WF05 DFV?

WF05 DFV is a purple Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Exeter in 2005.

What is the mileage of WF05 DFV?

The last recorded mileage for WF05 DFV was 103,471 miles, recorded on 1 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF05 DFV passed its MOT?

WF05 DFV has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2026.

Is WF05 DFV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF05 DFV 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 WF05 DFV?

WF05 DFV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.