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NL02 VCJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,688 mi
Last recorded134,688 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 VCJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 134,688 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 125,925 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 115,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 114,765 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 104,266 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 91,887 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)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 78,387 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 78,297 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 66,738 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil level on minimum advise top up

Pass 4 Apr 2008 53,583 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 40,614 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 25,586 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 VCJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

NL02 VCJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is NL02 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL02 VCJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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