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GV52 VUF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,591 mi
Last recorded95,591 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 VUF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 95,591 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Exhaust heat shield round fuel tank insecure, likely to become detached from vehicle.

Fail 22 Feb 2021 95,582 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault VSC light. (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Emissions test aborted. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Size 195/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

EML Light on during test (non fail Item due to age of vehicle)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Exhaust heat shield round fuel tank insecure, likely to become detached from vehicle.

Pass 29 Jan 2020 85,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust heat shield round fuel tank insecure, likely to become detached from vehicle.

Fail 27 Jan 2020 85,806 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust heat shield round fuel tank insecure, likely to become detached from vehicle.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 70,902 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 62,338 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 61,030 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Rear brakes pipes lightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2015 58,204 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front service brakes are slightly binding on.

off side front service brakes are slightly binding on.

Pass 2 Aug 2014 56,270 miles

off and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 28 Jul 2013 54,636 miles

offside front brake disc shows run out/judder

Pass 1 Aug 2012 52,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 50,682 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 48,082 miles

ancillary drive belt grooves are perished.

near side front brakes are binding on.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

Fail 31 Jul 2010 48,076 miles

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

ancillary drive belt grooves are perished.

near side front brakes are binding on.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 44,286 miles

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

Pass 26 Jul 2008 40,829 miles

off and near side front and rear brake discs show wear/lip.

off and near side rear brake disc inner faces show corrosion/pitting.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,213 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 29,357 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VUF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUF, 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 VUF registered?

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

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The MOT history for GV52 VUF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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