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AE02 VAV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,498 mi
Last recorded119,498 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VAV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 119,498 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 106,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fount to end floor is corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 106,275 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on under vehicle surface

Pass 9 Mar 2021 105,651 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion surface on suspension components

Pass 2 Mar 2020 104,688 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 104,688 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 102,837 miles

Offside Front Seal Damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 100,518 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 97,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 93,155 miles

headlamps deteriorted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 93,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlamps deteriorted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 89,027 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 89,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 86,578 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 84,145 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 79,656 miles

slight pitting on front discs.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 74,841 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 71,682 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 68,199 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 68,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 64,845 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 61,529 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 58,341 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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AE02 VAV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE02 VAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE02 VAV registered?

AE02 VAV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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