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AU56 XGW

2006 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,396 mi
Last recorded104,396 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Corolla69,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 XGW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 104,396 miles

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

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

repairs covered in underseal both nearside\offside

Fail 4 Aug 2026 104,395 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced central sill seat belt ancorage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill central sill seat belt ancorage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

undersill to under car

Fail 29 Jul 2026 104,346 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable mounting defective

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 7 Aug 2025 101,918 miles

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

Chip in windscreen

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 28 Aug 2024 99,650 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2023 95,545 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Chip in windscreen

General underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2022 90,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & multiple splits (195 60 15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2021 87,120 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes split and perished. No play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Chip in screen

Underbody corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 82,705 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

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

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

Offside Wiper rubber split.

Pass 12 Aug 2019 76,849 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 69,681 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 62,655 miles

all tyres low and perished

Pass 19 Aug 2016 56,030 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 56,029 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,947 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,726 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,934 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,970 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 28,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 22,192 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 18,099 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 XGW is a 2006 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XGW, 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 XGW registered?

AU56 XGW is a 2006 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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