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DL05 DAV

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,561 mi
Last recorded101,561 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL05 DAV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 101,561 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Underbody suspension area and suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2025 101,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Underbody suspension area and suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2024 88,179 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 84,362 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 83,273 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 82,737 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 79,047 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 76,905 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 71,619 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 66,542 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 59,343 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 53,103 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides-floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 46,992 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 46,992 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 40,829 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 40,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 32,574 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 23,595 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 13,369 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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DL05 DAV is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DL05 DAV, 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 DL05 DAV registered?

DL05 DAV is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is DL05 DAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL05 DAV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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