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AV55 VNT

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,629 mi
Last recorded107,629 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 107,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint castle nut has no split pin

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint castle nut has no split pin

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 91,742 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 82,116 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 78,994 miles

Fan belt cracking

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 76,313 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 76,313 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 73,380 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 70,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brakes slight binding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 68,336 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just passable both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 66,248 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 58,971 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 52,687 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 47,307 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 41,726 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 41,726 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,090 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 29,031 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 23,647 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 18,165 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 13,261 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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AV55 VNT is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 AV55 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

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

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