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AO05 VGC

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,228 mi
Last recorded59,228 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VGC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 59,228 miles

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2025 47,144 miles

inner and outer sills and suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 45,979 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 44,780 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 43,568 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 42,207 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2020 41,035 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2019 39,399 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 37,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 34,426 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 31,914 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 28,931 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 26,514 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 23,985 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 21,308 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 18,950 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 16,994 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 14,256 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 11,537 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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AO05 VGC is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 70,401 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 AO05 VGC, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO05 VGC registered?

AO05 VGC is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is AO05 VGC safe to buy?

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