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At a glance
This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 82,437 miles on the clock, averaging 3,361 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 WP05 GVM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 82,437 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,738 |
| Average per year | 3,361 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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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
| Registration | WP05 GVM |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | WP — Bristol, West of England |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About WP05 GVM
What car is WP05 GVM?
WP05 GVM is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.
What is the mileage of WP05 GVM?
The last recorded mileage for WP05 GVM was 82,437 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WP05 GVM passed its MOT?
WP05 GVM has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2025.
Is WP05 GVM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WP05 GVM 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 WP05 GVM?
WP05 GVM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.