CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG51 ULX

2001 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

138,222 mi
Last recorded138,222 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 ULX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 138,222 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 138,214 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 131,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 131,196 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 3.5/1.03 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 124,048 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 124,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 117,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear covered (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 110,109 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 110,109 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 102,683 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 91,723 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Apr 2019 91,723 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,035 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 83,032 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,424 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 74,017 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,392 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

main brake pipes under covers

rear tyres dot codes 5206....nsf 3307 osf 0909 sidewalls perished

Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,995 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 59,702 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 59,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 57,528 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 57,528 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,816 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 54,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 53,200 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 53,200 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 30 Jun 2009 51,327 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,521 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 43,025 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 43,025 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 37,420 miles

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

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

inlet manifold resonating

o/s/f tyre incorrect speed rating

oil leak from engine sump joint

oil leak from n/s drive shaft oil seal

Pass 20 Sep 2005 30,124 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
Full Toyota Corolla reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG51 ULX is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 67,978 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 DG51 ULX, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG51 ULX?

You can check the full history of DG51 ULX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG51 ULX registered?

DG51 ULX is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is DG51 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 ULX shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG51 ULX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG51 ULX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.