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LB52 VNV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,036 mi
Last recorded95,036 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 VNV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 95,036 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 May 2024 93,914 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 90,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 90,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 87,510 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 85,292 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 85,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 82,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Mar 2020 82,359 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 79,120 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 75,552 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 68,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 195/60 x 15 88 h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine oil level on minimum ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 68,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 195/60 x 15 88 h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine oil level on minimum ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 62,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Jan 2015 55,664 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 46,408 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 39,915 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 39,915 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 33,201 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 29,166 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 25,064 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 25,064 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 21,008 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 16,155 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 15,768 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 12,775 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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LB52 VNV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LB52 VNV, 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 LB52 VNV registered?

LB52 VNV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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