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DU08 YVM

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

142,413 mi
Last recorded142,413 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 YVM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 142,413 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear axle & springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 142,413 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear axle & springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 132,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underbody general corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2022 125,024 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 117,518 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 28 Aug 2020 112,621 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 95,020 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 92,224 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 81,810 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 69,630 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 58,345 miles

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

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

Tracking needs checking.

Pass 23 May 2013 47,533 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,549 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,381 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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DU08 YVM is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DU08 YVM, 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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DU08 YVM is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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