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GV52 VTO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,285 mi
Last recorded93,285 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 VTO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 93,285 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 93,285 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 85,442 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 73,883 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 64,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx3/4000 miles (3.5.1g)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear exhaust and coil springs on suspension corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2016 64,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx3/4000 miles (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lens discoloured (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear exhaust and coil springs on suspension corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 61,000 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlight patterns weak

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 28 Apr 2015 61,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlight patterns weak

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 25 Apr 2014 57,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both headlamp lens starting to discolour (pattern weak)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 57,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both headlamp lens starting to discolour (pattern weak)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,652 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,589 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 46,082 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 46,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 40,197 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,548 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 27,199 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 27,199 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 20,896 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 13,766 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 VTO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VTO, 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 VTO registered?

GV52 VTO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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