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GJ02 VGL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,144 mi
Last recorded134,144 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 VGL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 134,144 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 134,144 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 128,222 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 128,198 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill at rear (5.2.6)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 119,350 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 112,088 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 111,967 miles

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

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

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 2 Jul 2013 101,773 miles

offside rear tyre close to the limit

Pass 15 Aug 2012 94,383 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 93,345 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 90,862 miles

front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner disc face, not affecting brake results.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 88,436 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 85,034 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 80,853 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2006 76,824 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2006 76,824 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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GJ02 VGL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GJ02 VGL, 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 GJ02 VGL registered?

GJ02 VGL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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