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GY02 VRM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

208,846 mi
Last recorded208,846 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 VRM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 208,846 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 189,985 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 178,942 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 172,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 163,552 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 150,886 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 139,953 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 126,737 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 113,073 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 99,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 99,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 83,151 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,419 miles

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

n/s washer jet partially blocked

Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,564 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 59,564 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,920 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear lamp repair with red tape

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 13 Aug 2009 46,769 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight damage

rear lamp slight damage

Fail 15 Aug 2008 44,917 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Aug 2008 44,917 miles

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 8 Aug 2007 39,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre is wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,270 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 32,270 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 25,358 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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GY02 VRM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

GY02 VRM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 August 2002.

Is GY02 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY02 VRM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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