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AU56 VDC

2006 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

143,325 mi
Last recorded143,325 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Corolla69,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VDC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 143,325 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both side rear under sell coeeoded

Rear fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2024 140,553 miles

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

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

Rear both side rear under sell corroded

Rear fuel tank straps corroded

Rear rear axle and axle bracket corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2024 140,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both side rear under sell corroded

Rear fuel tank straps corroded

Rear rear axle and axle bracket corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 137,413 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 137,413 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 133,576 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 131,360 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 131,360 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 124,580 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 118,751 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 113,860 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 113,860 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 104,608 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 95,616 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 95,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 84,521 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 71,823 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 71,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 57,348 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 57,348 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,310 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,378 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 23,895 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 16,391 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 VDC is a 2006 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AU56 VDC, 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 AU56 VDC registered?

AU56 VDC is a 2006 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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