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GN02 VBM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,042 mi
Last recorded187,042 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 VBM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 187,042 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side slight faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under sides general corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2024 183,824 miles

Offside Rear shock abzorb,exhaust,under side slightly corroded.

Fail 7 Nov 2024 183,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock abzorb,exhaust,under side slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2023 181,333 miles

Clutch worn

EML

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/F Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both - slightly affecting the beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Rear brake pipes corroded on limit

Fail 23 Nov 2023 181,325 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Clutch worn

EML

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/F Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both - slightly affecting the beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 179,346 miles

EML indicates fault - vehicle first use before 1st July 2003

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 178,337 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML indicates fault - vehicle first use before 1st July 2003

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 175,605 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 175,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 172,474 miles

both headlight image on limit

front pads wearing low- n/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre has cracks

Pass 12 Nov 2019 169,517 miles

eml on

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Nov 2018 166,629 miles

centre exhaust heat shield poor

Fail 19 Nov 2018 166,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight image poor (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working leaking (3.5 (a))

centre exhaust heat shield poor

Pass 17 Nov 2017 163,326 miles

both front headlight image poor

eml on

rear number plate image poor

Pass 22 Nov 2016 160,314 miles

eml on

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

near side rear tyre 2mm

Fail 22 Nov 2016 160,314 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

eml on

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

near side rear tyre 2mm

Pass 25 Nov 2015 154,780 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 154,780 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both imige poor (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 142,124 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light stays on on the dash

middle section exhaust duct corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 142,124 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light stays on on the dash

middle section exhaust duct corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 129,799 miles

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

osf brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Nov 2013 129,781 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2012 117,857 miles

engine light on engine noisey, headlight images poor,

nsf tyre on limit

rear pads very on min limit, osr tyre close to limit

Fail 19 Nov 2012 117,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

engine light on engine noisey, headlight images poor,

nsf tyre on limit

rear pads very on min limit, osr tyre close to limit

Pass 25 Nov 2011 104,968 miles

engine light on

n/s/f headlamp brackets loose

o/s/f tyre on limit

vibration noise when revved

Pass 26 Nov 2010 91,538 miles

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

wipers poor., engine light on ,engine noisey

Fail 26 Nov 2010 91,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

wipers poor., engine light on ,engine noisey

Pass 20 Nov 2009 76,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 76,339 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 60,911 miles

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

e-m-l on

handbrake travel on upper limit

Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,735 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 31,571 miles

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

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

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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GN02 VBM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GN02 VBM, 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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GN02 VBM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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