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DG08 TWD

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,590 mi
Last recorded126,590 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 TWD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 126,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 122,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 118,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 118,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 111,998 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 106,746 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 106,736 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 101,954 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 101,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 98,194 miles

Offside Rear slight damage to door

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 98,194 miles

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

Offside Rear slight damage to door

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 89,475 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 89,474 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure next to fuel tank

Pass 15 Mar 2018 80,031 miles

rear suspension bushes separating

Pass 15 Mar 2017 70,034 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 61,635 miles

Nearside Front worn uneven on both edges

Offside Front worn uneven on both edges

Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,823 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 40,772 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 28,464 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 21,979 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,909 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 TWD is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DG08 TWD, 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 DG08 TWD registered?

DG08 TWD is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is DG08 TWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 TWD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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