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AV02 XGU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

86,932 mi
Last recorded86,932 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 XGU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 86,932 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH NSF & OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 1X ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 86,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH NSF & OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 1X ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 77,542 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 77,526 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 77,118 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 76,829 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 76,829 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 76,250 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 75,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 74,233 miles

Front head lamp lenses clouded beam pattern still just visible

Pass 23 Feb 2018 72,899 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 72,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,348 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Feb 2016 70,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2016 70,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2015 67,362 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 63,463 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 63,463 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,830 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,557 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 50,816 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,292 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,879 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 35,379 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,016 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 25,075 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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AV02 XGU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 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 AV02 XGU, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV02 XGU registered?

AV02 XGU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is AV02 XGU safe to buy?

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