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GJ02 VUB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,392 mi
Last recorded147,392 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 VUB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 147,392 miles

Front wipers deteriating

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 140,973 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 135,337 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 135,337 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 128,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 120,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Feb 2014 120,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2013 112,728 miles

BONNET STAY INSECURE.

ENGINE LIGHT ON.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 104,693 miles

BONNET STAY MISSING

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

T BELT

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 104,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

BONNET STAY MISSING

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKES MAKING A RUBBING SOUND ,NEED TOO INVESTIGATE

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

MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

T BELT

TOP UP LEVELS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 97,279 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 90,000 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 90,000 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 82,728 miles

o/s/f tyre has a cut on outter sidewall rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2008 75,486 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 68,075 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 59,141 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 VUB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ02 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

GJ02 VUB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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The MOT history for GJ02 VUB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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