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GU02 VHY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,703 mi
Last recorded52,703 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 VHY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 52,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 51,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 50,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 50,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 49,739 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 48,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 47,545 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 47,493 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 46,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 44,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 44,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 43,253 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 42,156 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 42,156 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,946 miles

all four front indicators, loosing colour.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 35,266 miles

wiper blades split and smeary.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,378 miles

Near side front tyre showing signs of run flat

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)

off side rear tyre has unrepairable puncture

Pass 8 Apr 2013 30,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,865 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,099 miles

offside wiper blade split

Fail 13 Apr 2011 27,099 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,897 miles

both front discs starting to wear

n/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape

puncture in n/s/f sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2009 22,149 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,125 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 19,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads worn

Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,257 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 11,770 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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GU02 VHY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU02 VHY, 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 GU02 VHY registered?

GU02 VHY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is GU02 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU02 VHY shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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