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NL02 VCW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,300 mi
Last recorded74,300 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 VCW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2008 74,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 29 Sep 2008 74,300 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 22 Mar 2007 52,080 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 52,080 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 23 Mar 2006 41,617 miles

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

slight cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

Fail 23 Mar 2006 41,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

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 VCW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NL02 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

NL02 VCW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is NL02 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL02 VCW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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