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GV52 VTP

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

150,453 mi
Last recorded150,453 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 VTP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 150,453 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 150,453 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 150,369 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 145,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 145,401 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r brakes very slight bind

Pass 2 Dec 2014 140,146 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 140,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 122,854 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine has oil leaks

front brake discs slight wear

nearside rack end slight freeplay

parking brake slight travel

rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Dec 2012 102,514 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight wear in nearside front antiroll bar link

Fail 3 Dec 2012 102,511 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight wear in nearside front antiroll bar link

Pass 3 Dec 2011 92,813 miles

engine mangement light on

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre worn on both edges

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 2 Dec 2011 92,813 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

engine mangement light on

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre worn on both edges

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 16 Dec 2010 85,523 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 85,523 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 73,368 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 67,590 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 50,554 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 50,554 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 50,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 42,320 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 33,625 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 33,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 VTP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

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

Is GV52 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 VTP shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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