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AO05 VGK

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,263 mi
Last recorded144,263 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 144,263 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 144,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 118,766 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))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 118,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

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))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 113,616 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 104,666 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 90,507 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 75,774 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 59,983 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 57,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 May 2013 52,942 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 52,925 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,663 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 48,663 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,246 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 36,160 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,141 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,668 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 VGK is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

AO05 VGK is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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