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NL02 VAU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,311 mi
Last recorded112,311 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 VAU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 112,311 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 112,311 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 106,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 104,797 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 101,340 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 96,090 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,905 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 80,955 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 80,832 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 73,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 73,720 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,670 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 54,370 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,421 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 42,532 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,545 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,191 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 25,949 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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NL02 VAU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NL02 VAU, 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 NL02 VAU registered?

NL02 VAU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is NL02 VAU safe to buy?

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