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DG58 UGL

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,908 mi
Last recorded75,908 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 UGL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 75,908 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached and rear damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged no sharp edges

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to middle both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg areas both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all under body corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2022 75,905 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached and rear damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged no sharp edges

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to middle both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg areas both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all under body corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2021 72,233 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Front tyre cracked

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

corrosion under body

Fail 20 Oct 2021 72,233 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component insecure door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracked

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

corrosion under body

Fail 23 Sep 2021 72,210 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective insecure ()

rear wiper and washer Does not clear windscreen effectively

Pass 10 Sep 2020 67,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front door check strap missing

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corosion on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

body work damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2020 67,049 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front door check strap missing

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corosion on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 65,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer

Fail 24 Sep 2019 65,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer

Pass 14 Sep 2018 62,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge/starting to wear on inner

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,590 miles

Front wiper blades smearing/passenger split

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges but still above the legal limit

Pass 19 Sep 2016 57,282 miles

A few scratch marks around car body

Engine bottom cover fitted

Engine top cover fitted

Front Brake survo pipes corroded

Nearside Front Trackrod inner arm has ply

Nearside Rear Door has dent

Nearside Rear Has a damage

Offside Front Bumper has a dent

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Has a damage

Pass 16 Sep 2015 52,648 miles

Drivers door slightly out of alignment does not affect opening/closing

Front Tyre's worn on edges

Front bumper has a dint/out of alignment but has no sharp edges and is secure

Nearside rear door/sill area has slight damage but no sharp edges

Offside rear panel has a slight scuff but no sharp edges

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn/corroded

Service light on dash

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,176 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 48,175 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 42,080 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 42,079 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,326 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 37,326 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Sep 2011 32,707 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake pads low

both rear wheels slightly binding

slight front brake judder

Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,707 miles

both rear brake pads low

both rear wheels slightly binding

slight front brake judder

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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DG58 UGL is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DG58 UGL, 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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DG58 UGL is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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