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GL51 VBB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,256 mi
Last recorded126,256 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 VBB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 126,256 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 125,829 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 124,405 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 122,204 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BORDERLINE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 118,807 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 115,441 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 111,156 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 111,156 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 105,769 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 98,775 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)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 98,775 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 93,233 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

high level stop light inop

windscreen scratched

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 3 Jan 2017 93,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Coolant leak ()

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

high level stop light inop

windscreen scratched

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2016 84,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

item removed from drivers view

Fail 4 Jan 2016 84,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bind on offside front wheel

item removed from drivers view

Pass 5 Jan 2015 82,039 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 7 Jan 2014 77,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 73,037 miles

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 6 Jan 2012 68,657 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,312 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 5 Jan 2010 59,802 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 55,045 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,771 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 45,529 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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GL51 VBB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GL51 VBB, 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

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What year was GL51 VBB registered?

GL51 VBB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is GL51 VBB safe to buy?

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