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WV05 BUA

2005 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1398cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1398cc
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 Toyota Corolla Petrol 1398cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 94,991 miles on the clock, averaging 4,599 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 VVT-i engine is known for 4zz-fe and piston rings (sticking/seizure).

MOT & Mileage History for WV05 BUA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
94,991
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,599

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 reading94,991 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,206
Average per year4,599
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV05 BUA 11k32k53k74k95k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,991 miles
Since last MOT+6,206 miles
PASS
Mileage88,785 miles
Since last MOT+4,424 miles
PASS
Mileage84,361 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,336 miles
Since last MOT+4,233 miles
PASS
Mileage80,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,103 miles
Since last MOT+3,521 miles
PASS
Mileage76,582 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,582 miles
Since last MOT+3,666 miles
PASS
Mileage72,916 miles
Since last MOT+3,446 miles
PASS
Mileage69,470 miles
Since last MOT+5,828 miles
PASS
Mileage63,642 miles
Since last MOT+5,861 miles
PASS
Mileage57,781 miles
Since last MOT+4,131 miles
PASS
Mileage53,650 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,649 miles
Since last MOT+3,445 miles
PASS
Mileage50,204 miles
Since last MOT+2,554 miles
PASS
Mileage47,650 miles
Since last MOT+3,429 miles
PASS
Mileage44,221 miles
Since last MOT+4,765 miles
PASS
Mileage39,456 miles
Since last MOT+3,473 miles
PASS
Mileage35,983 miles
Since last MOT+5,121 miles
PASS
Mileage30,862 miles
Since last MOT+6,622 miles
PASS
Mileage24,240 miles
Since last MOT+10,234 miles
PASS
Mileage14,006 miles
Since last MOT+3,171 miles
PASS
Mileage10,835 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Toyota Corolla

These are the most commonly reported problems on Toyota Corolla models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

4ZZ-FE

Piston rings (sticking/seizure)

Rings stick in the pistons due to design flaws, leading to poor sealing.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 BUA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1398cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WV05 BUA

What car is WV05 BUA?

WV05 BUA is a silver Toyota Corolla, petrol (1398cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WV05 BUA?

The last recorded mileage for WV05 BUA was 94,991 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV05 BUA passed its MOT?

WV05 BUA has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2026.

Is WV05 BUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV05 BUA 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 WV05 BUA?

WV05 BUA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.