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LC52 VMG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

109,025 mi
Last recorded109,025 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 VMG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 109,025 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 108,216 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 107,391 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 107,391 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 106,400 miles

engine light on.

Pass 12 Jan 2022 104,938 miles

Engine warning light on.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 104,938 miles

Engine warning light on.

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 103,452 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 102,182 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 102,180 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 98,748 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 93,633 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 93,633 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 86,744 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 16 Jan 2017 86,744 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 21 Jan 2016 79,953 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 73,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,853 miles

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

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

nearside front headlamp lense worn which is beginning to effect headlamp aim

offside front headlamp lense worn which is beginning to effect headlamp aim

Pass 22 Jan 2013 67,415 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 63,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 63,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,306 miles

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

lip on rear brake discs

Pass 13 Jan 2010 53,863 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 53,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,140 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 47,140 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 38,581 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 30,019 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 22,851 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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LC52 VMG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LC52 VMG, 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 LC52 VMG registered?

LC52 VMG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 December 2002.

Is LC52 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 VMG shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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