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AY02 VJD

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

110,945 mi
Last recorded110,945 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 VJD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 110,945 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n\s + o\s metal brake pipes to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n\s + o\s (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 110,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n\s + o\s metal brake pipes to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n\s + o\s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 107,875 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2025 107,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 104,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 101,786 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged N/S (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 99,532 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 93,391 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 89,953 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 84,795 miles

Rear 2nd from rear heatshield corroded.Slightly insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2019 84,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear 2nd from rear heatshield corroded.Slightly insecure

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 81,640 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 77,661 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 73,344 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 73,344 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 70,942 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 70,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,766 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Jul 2014 68,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2013 66,319 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,908 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 62,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,030 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 17 Aug 2010 57,886 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,886 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 52,986 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 47,107 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 35,427 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 25,666 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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AY02 VJD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 AY02 VJD, 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 AY02 VJD registered?

AY02 VJD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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