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AJ02 VPU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,861 mi
Last recorded134,861 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VPU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 134,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 130,095 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 125,209 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 118,899 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 118,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

wear / play in steering column posible steering rack pinion bush/bearing recomend investigation

Pass 3 Jun 2015 112,437 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside head lamp aim just pass requires attention

offside head lamp aim just pass require attention

Fail 3 Jun 2015 112,416 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside head lamp aim just pass requires attention

Pass 29 May 2014 106,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

low parking brake performance pass

Pass 3 Jun 2013 100,203 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 91,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 80,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

knock from steering column requires investigation

Pass 19 Jul 2010 74,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 66,947 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 10 Jul 2008 59,711 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 59,711 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 52,847 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 44,265 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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AJ02 VPU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AJ02 VPU, 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 AJ02 VPU registered?

AJ02 VPU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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