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GY02 DYW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

115,028 mi
Last recorded115,028 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 DYW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 115,028 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 115,028 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 112,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sills, closing panels, chassis & suspension components corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2024 109,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sills, closing panels, chassis & suspension components corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2023 105,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sills, closing panels, chassis & suspension components corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2022 101,006 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sills, sill closing panels, rear chassis & rear suspension beam corroding.

Pass 12 Jan 2021 95,914 miles

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

Rear Suspension beam bushes deteriorating.

Sills, sill closing panels, chassis & suspension components corroding.

Pass 15 Jan 2020 92,121 miles

Sills, sill closing panels, rear chassis & rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,625 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges.

Rear chassis, sill closing panels & rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 15 Jan 2018 81,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,658 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 71,333 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,768 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 51,326 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 44,397 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 38,553 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 32,496 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2010 25,908 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 22,575 miles

Both rear tyre treads deforming slightly.

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 83,267 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 16,371 miles

Both rear tyre treads begining to deteriorate. Rear registration plate deteriorating slightly, still legible and secure.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 11,893 miles

front discs corroded.

front tyres tread feathring on inner edge.

rear number plate water damaged.

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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GY02 DYW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 GY02 DYW, 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 GY02 DYW registered?

GY02 DYW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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