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NU55 VGR

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,312 mi
Last recorded76,312 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 76,312 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside no beam aim (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded by jacking point and by close to chassis under lower seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (front to rear) by jacking point by chassis and lower seal all corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced build up corrosion to all suspension components nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle build up corrosion to all suspension components nearside and offside

Pass 12 Jul 2025 74,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside+nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside+nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy offside+nearside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axel build up corrosion

offside front + offside rear ripered covered with black paint

several corrosion build up under neath

Pass 5 Jul 2024 73,184 miles

Front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside+offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear axle corroded

intergral body structure is corroded butstructural rigidity is not significantly reduced

suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal

Pass 28 Jun 2023 73,032 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2023 73,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 63,776 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear bushes split

vehicle very corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2022 63,728 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Cover sills fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear inner sill near suspension and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear bushes split

vehicle very corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 53,980 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 53,910 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CENTRE FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 53,474 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 52,908 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 52,499 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,583 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 50,862 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,323 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 47,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s body sills obscured by covers

Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,596 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,862 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,735 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,488 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,804 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 VGR is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 NU55 VGR, 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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NU55 VGR is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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