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AO05 VHP

2005 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,446 mi
Last recorded82,446 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VHP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 82,446 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 82,445 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides rear axle mountings and inner sills corroded but not excessive

Pass 1 Jul 2025 79,718 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 76,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 72,443 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 68,859 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 68,859 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 66,102 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut in tread close to limit

Pass 23 Jul 2020 63,768 miles

headlamp lens's on limit, pattern just visible

Pass 8 Apr 2019 59,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 55,341 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 51,734 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 48,243 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,651 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 40,256 miles

small chip in front number plate but not likely to be misread

Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,078 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,601 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,591 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,980 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,784 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,904 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 VHP is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VHP, 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 VHP registered?

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

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