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AO05 VGG

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

131,099 mi
Last recorded131,099 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VGG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 131,099 miles

rear axle corroded-rear axle bushes perished-inner sills corroded-n/s/f cv boot perished-under body corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 130,098 miles

rear axle corroded-rear shockers corroded-nsf cv boot perished-

Pass 14 Jan 2023 129,075 miles

rear axle bushes perished-inner sills corroded-all coil springs corroded-exhaust mountings corroded-o/s/f tyre perished-n/s/r tyre on limit and perished

Pass 20 May 2021 126,279 miles

inner sills corroded-rear axle bushes perished-o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 11 May 2020 124,488 miles

rear axle bushes slightly perished-n/s/f tyre on limit-n/s/r tyre worn low and outer wall perished

Pass 9 May 2019 123,211 miles

n/s/f/ tyre feathering-rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Apr 2018 115,532 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 101,530 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 86,897 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 77,302 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 77,302 miles

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 6 Nov 2014 71,788 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 61,857 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2012 50,832 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 43,892 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 40,812 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 37,452 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,306 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 VGG is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO05 VGG registered?

AO05 VGG is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AO05 VGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 VGG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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