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AU56 VCZ

2006 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

159,911 mi
Last recorded159,911 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Corolla69,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VCZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 159,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 151,844 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 143,341 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 143,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Caliper issue (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 135,345 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 135,345 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 126,486 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 126,486 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 121,071 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 114,954 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 101,022 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 101,022 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 87,896 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 75,316 miles

Engine Light on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 63,884 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 63,884 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 53,565 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 41,232 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 36,404 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 30,720 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 25,054 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 20,187 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,808 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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AU56 VCZ 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 78.3%.

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 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 AU56 VCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU56 VCZ registered?

AU56 VCZ is a 2006 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is AU56 VCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 VCZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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