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DG08 FLF

2008 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,877 mi
Last recorded173,877 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 FLF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 173,877 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 150,071 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 131,020 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 120,581 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 106,972 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 97,747 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 85,414 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 69,094 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 59,143 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 20 Feb 2017 59,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Feb 2016 52,886 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 52,886 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 48,307 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,666 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 41,666 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 32,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,321 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,689 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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DG08 FLF is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DG08 FLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG08 FLF registered?

DG08 FLF is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DG08 FLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 FLF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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