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GV02 VSU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,638 mi
Last recorded131,638 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 VSU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2018 131,638 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values blue black smoke (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Near and Offside heavily fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn inner and outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Undertray likely to become detached heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres unevenly worn Perished or cracking/cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 119,959 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes heavily corroded (3.6.B.2c)

CV JOINT(S) NOISY

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near and Offside worn on shoulder(s) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes Near and Offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (2.4.A.3)

underside rear of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 119,959 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven very slow to react (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes heavily corroded (3.6.B.2c)

CV JOINT(S) NOISY

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near and Offside worn on shoulder(s) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes Near and Offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (2.4.A.3)

underside rear of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 103,950 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near and offside, getting low (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded near and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 103,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn noisy (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near and offside, getting low (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded near and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 89,503 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,034 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 65,499 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 54,389 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 39,643 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 39,643 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,713 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,341 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,506 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 24,320 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 24,320 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 22,219 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 19,173 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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GV02 VSU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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