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NU55 VGD

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,972 mi
Last recorded133,972 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 VGD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 133,972 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 133,972 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 123,912 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 123,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 116,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 116,460 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 108,369 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall slightly

Nearside wiper split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 108,369 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall slightly

Nearside wiper split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light inop

Pass 27 Apr 2015 102,133 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f wheel of different structure (steel)

o/s/f wiper slightly worn

objects removed from view (toy)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 93,204 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system showing corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2013 81,968 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 67,172 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 52,683 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,540 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,807 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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NU55 VGD is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 70,401 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 NU55 VGD, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NU55 VGD registered?

NU55 VGD is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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