CarVerify

Free Car Check

GY02 VKV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

67,336 mi
Last recorded67,336 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 VKV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 67,336 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2024 67,029 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 67,023 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 63,317 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 63,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,585 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 58,708 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 57,862 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle mounting bushes perished

Pass 17 Sep 2019 56,877 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle mounting bushes lightly perished

Pass 24 Sep 2018 55,724 miles

Rear axle mounting bushes lightly perished

Rear tyres aged

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 55,225 miles

Front brakes binding

Rear axle mounting bushes perished

Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,631 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Front tyres aged and perished

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Rear axle mounting bushes perished

Pass 21 Sep 2015 54,242 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Rear axle mounting bushes perished and splitting

Fail 21 Sep 2015 54,242 miles

front brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Rear axle mounting bushes perished and splitting

Pass 16 Sep 2014 53,765 miles

Both front and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

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

Rear axle mounting bushes perished

Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,252 miles

Front brake discs degrading

Front brakes binding slightly

Front to rear metal brake pipes rusted

Rear axle mounting bushes perished

Rear brake discs degrading

Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,239 miles

Both front indicators faded slightly

Both front to rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front tyres perished

Both headlamp lenses degrading

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Spare tyre aged (10 years)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 52,229 miles

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

Both front indicators faded slightly

Both front to rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front tyres perished

Both headlamp lenses degrading

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Spare tyre aged (10 years)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,432 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,801 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,802 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 48,699 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 48,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 47,855 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 46,852 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 39,851 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 31,361 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
Full Toyota Corolla reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GY02 VKV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 VKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GY02 VKV?

You can check the full history of GY02 VKV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GY02 VKV registered?

GY02 VKV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is GY02 VKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY02 VKV shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY02 VKV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GY02 VKV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.