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AV55 VMW

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,391 mi
Last recorded156,391 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 VMW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 156,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog light inop.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 150,876 miles

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

Offside Front FOG LIGHT INOP.

Fail 13 Nov 2019 150,876 miles

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

Offside Front FOG LIGHT INOP.

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 140,912 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 128,882 miles

AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT CRACKED

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

O/S/F FOG LIGHT INOP.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SLIGHT FREEPLAY AT STEERING WHEEL

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM TREAD ONLY (LIMIT=1.6MM) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 128,882 miles

AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT CRACKED

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

O/S/F FOG LIGHT INOP.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SLIGHT FREEPLAY AT STEERING WHEEL

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM TREAD ONLY (LIMIT=1.6MM) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 117,434 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 19,903 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 98,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 98,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 87,790 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 87,790 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 76,178 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 64,063 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 54,271 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 44,340 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 44,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 33,557 miles

Cuts to tread area on both rear tyres

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

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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AV55 VMW is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 70,401 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 AV55 VMW, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV55 VMW registered?

AV55 VMW is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is AV55 VMW safe to buy?

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