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GV02 VMY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,818 mi
Last recorded65,818 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 VMY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 65,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing only just acceptable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 65,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 64,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears by rear flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 64,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears by rear flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 63,893 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 63,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 62,626 miles

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

headlamps give slightly unclear dipped beam patterns

Fail 30 Aug 2023 62,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

headlamps give slightly unclear dipped beam patterns

Pass 31 Aug 2022 60,803 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 60,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 57,622 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 57,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight imbalance of front brakes

Pass 18 Aug 2020 54,400 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 54,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,290 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 51,288 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2018 47,850 miles

front no. plate cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2018 47,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

front no. plate cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 44,593 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nearing legal limit

wipers could be better

Fail 15 Aug 2017 44,591 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre nearing legal limit

front brake discs and pads worn

wipers could be better

Pass 15 Aug 2016 40,838 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 40,838 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 35,604 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 33,422 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 30,741 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perished but not to ply or cords and within limits

Pass 24 Jul 2013 30,741 miles

offside rear tyre perished but not to ply or cords and within limits

Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,735 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 27,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 25,715 miles

1. Nearside body damage 2. Nearside front tyre worn 3. Number plates poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2010 22,812 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 19,167 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 15,644 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 10,674 miles

Damage to rear bumper

Front washer jets need adjustment

Vibration sounmd coming from engine

Pass 24 Jul 2006 7,659 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 7,659 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)

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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GV02 VMY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GV02 VMY, 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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GV02 VMY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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