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GV02 VSJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

70,543 mi
Last recorded70,543 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 VSJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 70,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 70,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 69,034 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 66,854 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 65,832 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 65,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 64,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear body damaged

Offside headlamp detiorating

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

Rear both brakes binding

hand brake high

Fail 4 Jan 2021 64,642 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear body damaged

Offside headlamp detiorating

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

Rear both brakes binding

hand brake high

Pass 6 Jul 2019 63,448 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on or close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2018 60,611 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 58,922 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 58,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in damage to outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 58,005 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 56,013 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,186 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 52,533 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 52,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 51,904 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 51,904 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,187 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 51,187 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 50,197 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 50,197 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,699 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 48,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 46,898 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 46,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 44,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

scratches on n/s headlamp glass

Pass 10 Jul 2007 44,246 miles

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

scratches on n/s headlamp glass

Pass 27 Jul 2006 37,629 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 27,269 miles

both rear tyres feathering on inner shoulders

front disc pads low

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 VSJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 GV02 VSJ, 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 GV02 VSJ registered?

GV02 VSJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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