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EA02 VUG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,597 mi
Last recorded101,597 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 VUG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 101,597 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 98,640 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 95,350 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 92,045 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 89,241 miles

Corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Pass 29 Jan 2021 86,158 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 86,158 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 83,924 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 81,581 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 77,918 miles

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 73,903 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear brake hose (3.6.B.4d)

Rear both rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,287 miles

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

Front slight rack end play

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 68,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front slight rack end play

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 61,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 48,233 miles

Front tyre valves starting to crack

Front wipers smearing

Slight grease leak from both front lower ball joints

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,326 miles

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

quite heavy uneven inner edge wear to both rear tyres

Pass 19 Apr 2012 41,335 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,351 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Apr 2010 36,107 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,742 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,159 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 29,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,269 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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EA02 VUG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 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 EA02 VUG, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA02 VUG registered?

EA02 VUG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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