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GV52 LWP

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

151,824 mi
Last recorded151,824 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 LWP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 151,824 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 151,824 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 149,023 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 149,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2022 145,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 142,511 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 140,495 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 137,710 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 137,710 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 135,400 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 132,641 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 132,641 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 128,280 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 123,802 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 119,822 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2013 114,024 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 106,489 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 106,489 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 99,624 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 99,623 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 91,363 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 91,184 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 84,730 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2007 78,755 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 73,448 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 68,603 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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GV52 LWP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GV52 LWP, 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 GV52 LWP registered?

GV52 LWP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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