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WR05 RFL

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Bristol, West of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 118,191 miles on the clock, averaging 9,357 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for WR05 RFL

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,191
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,357

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading118,191 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,357
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR05 RFL 18k43k68k93k118k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,191 miles
Since last MOT+5,474 miles
PASS
Mileage112,717 miles
Since last MOT+7,358 miles
PASS
Mileage105,359 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,349 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,302 miles
Since last MOT+4,806 miles
PASS
Mileage100,496 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,451 miles
Since last MOT+23,177 miles
PASS
Mileage77,274 miles
Since last MOT+10,786 miles
PASS
Mileage66,488 miles
Since last MOT+272 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,216 miles
Since last MOT+7,691 miles
PASS
Mileage58,525 miles
Since last MOT+5,678 miles
PASS
Mileage52,847 miles
Since last MOT+9,754 miles
PASS
Mileage43,093 miles
Since last MOT+141 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,952 miles
Since last MOT+8,717 miles
PASS
Mileage34,235 miles
Since last MOT+7,837 miles
PASS
Mileage26,398 miles
Since last MOT+8,635 miles
PASS
Mileage17,763 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

RegistrationWR05 RFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WR05 RFL

What car is WR05 RFL?

WR05 RFL is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WR05 RFL?

The last recorded mileage for WR05 RFL was 118,191 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR05 RFL passed its MOT?

WR05 RFL has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2019.

Is WR05 RFL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR05 RFL 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 WR05 RFL?

WR05 RFL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.