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DE02 VUG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,615 mi
Last recorded73,615 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 VUG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 73,615 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 20 May 2019 73,615 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers belt (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 29 May 2018 56,421 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 53,526 miles

handbrake lever has excessive free travel

Fail 22 May 2017 53,526 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake lever has excessive free travel

Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,349 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 48,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 41,005 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 41,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,570 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,132 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 27,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 19,365 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,365 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 18,551 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 17,761 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,753 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 15,280 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 14,118 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,951 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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DE02 VUG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE02 VUG, 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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DE02 VUG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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