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DA08 VYT

2008 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,245 mi
Last recorded164,245 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 VYT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 164,245 miles

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

fuel tank damp but not leaking

Fail 18 Oct 2021 164,245 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

fuel tank damp but not leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2020 157,720 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 152,543 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 152,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 139,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge badly worn

Offside Rear tyre inner edge badly worn

Pass 26 Sep 2017 126,361 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 113,310 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 100,410 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 90,286 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 90,286 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 80,218 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 61,768 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 61,768 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,885 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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DA08 VYT is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 82,149 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 DA08 VYT, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA08 VYT registered?

DA08 VYT is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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