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MT02 VHG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,465 mi
Last recorded38,465 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 VHG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 38,465 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 38,462 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 34,790 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 34,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 32,703 miles

advise on offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall to tread

Pass 7 Jun 2017 31,204 miles

slight cracking between tread and on sidewalls of offside front and nearside rear tyres [ no cords showing]

Fail 7 Jun 2017 31,204 miles

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

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

slight cracking between tread and on sidewalls of offside front and nearside rear tyres [ no cords showing]

Pass 1 Jun 2016 29,652 miles

advise on front tyre offside cracking on tread to outer sidewall

advise on nearside rear tyre perished on outer side wall to tread

Pass 3 Jun 2015 28,170 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 28,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2014 26,477 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,622 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,979 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,364 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 19,410 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 17,589 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 14,896 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 12,753 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 10,582 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 10,582 miles

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

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

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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MT02 VHG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT02 VHG, 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 MT02 VHG registered?

MT02 VHG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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