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DE52 WVX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

96,282 mi
Last recorded96,282 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 WVX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 96,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 96,050 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 96,050 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 95,188 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 93,394 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 93,394 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 88,239 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 84,385 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 79,547 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 79,547 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 76,408 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 76,408 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 74,506 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 74,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 71,745 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 71,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,517 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 69,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 67,963 miles

Eml on

Fail 13 Nov 2014 67,963 miles

Eml on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 64,137 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 59,814 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 54,521 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 49,598 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,927 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 39,450 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 39,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,760 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,228 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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DE52 WVX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DE52 WVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE52 WVX registered?

DE52 WVX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 November 2002.

Is DE52 WVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 WVX shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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