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FG58 VCM

2009 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,558 mi
Last recorded121,558 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 VCM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 121,558 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 121,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 111,998 miles

Both front wipers not cleaninig effectivley

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 104,150 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 97,148 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 97,104 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 85,432 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 73,361 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracking in tread pattern and side wall

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread and tread pattern is cracking

rear sills slightly corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2017 73,361 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cracking in tread pattern and side wall

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread and tread pattern is cracking

rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 64,305 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 64,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 56,659 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 56,657 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 49,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 41,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc s heavily lipped

Pass 8 Jan 2013 32,289 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,681 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 25,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FG58 VCM is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 76,739 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 FG58 VCM, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Corolla is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FG58 VCM registered?

FG58 VCM is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 January 2009.

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