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GF52 DVU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

136,748 mi
Last recorded136,748 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 DVU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 136,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 131,361 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 126,067 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 121,005 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 116,242 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 113,553 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 110,815 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 104,534 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 98,033 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 98,030 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 91,635 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 86,005 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 80,396 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 73,942 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 65,631 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 65,631 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding very slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2012 52,352 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 52,352 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 37,013 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 37,013 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,379 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 24,025 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 24,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,577 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 19,201 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 16,084 miles

n/s/r tyre punctured not repairable.

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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GF52 DVU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GF52 DVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF52 DVU?

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What year was GF52 DVU registered?

GF52 DVU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is GF52 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 DVU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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