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DY51 VNJ

2001 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

88,083 mi
Last recorded88,083 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 VNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 88,083 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front sun visor removed

Fail 28 Nov 2024 87,988 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sunvisor not staying stowed position. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 79,095 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 79,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 62,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily cracking inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 62,794 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily cracking inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 53,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Underbody Corrison

Pass 13 Nov 2019 45,077 miles

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Fail 13 Nov 2019 45,072 miles

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

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2018 31,677 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 31,676 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 30,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 24,252 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inner side wall

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 23,698 miles

front antiroll bar is corroded

rear springs are slightly corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2016 23,698 miles

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

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

front antiroll bar is corroded

rear springs are slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 23,150 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 22,466 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 21,811 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 21,793 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel lines are slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2012 21,391 miles

both front brakes are slightly binding

Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,698 miles

o/s/f caliper binding slightly

rear brake hoses slightly corroded

rear tyres cracking 175/65/R14H michelin

slight play o/s/f suspension arm

Pass 28 Sep 2010 19,888 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 19,888 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside fromt brake discs badly corroded & scored

Pass 23 Sep 2009 18,627 miles

all 4 tyres cracking in sidewalls

Fail 23 Sep 2009 18,627 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

all 4 tyres cracking in sidewalls

Pass 19 Sep 2008 17,468 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 16,106 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 14,757 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 14,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DY51 VNJ is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 DY51 VNJ, 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.

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What year was DY51 VNJ registered?

DY51 VNJ is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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