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AP56 DWL

2006 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,800 mi
Last recorded142,800 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Corolla69,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 DWL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 142,800 miles

Offside Rear bumper slight damage

under body surface rust

Pass 26 Nov 2024 138,222 miles

Offside Rear bumper slight damage

Pass 4 Dec 2023 134,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight damage to bumper

Fail 4 Dec 2023 134,849 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear slight damage to bumper

Pass 30 Nov 2022 130,845 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 130,845 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 125,409 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 125,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 26 Nov 2020 119,404 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats

Pass 2 Dec 2019 113,383 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Dec 2019 113,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2018 106,765 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two fitted in rear

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 4 Dec 2017 102,283 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 102,283 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 97,112 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Dec 2016 97,112 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 90,341 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 81,656 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 19 Nov 2013 76,426 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 72,585 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 65,065 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 53,114 miles

Lump taken out of nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 28 Nov 2009 39,105 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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AP56 DWL is a 2006 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 69,114 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP56 DWL, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP56 DWL registered?

AP56 DWL is a 2006 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 December 2006.

Is AP56 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP56 DWL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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