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RF02 VLR

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,993 mi
Last recorded112,993 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 VLR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 112,993 miles

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil leak

slight smearing front wipers

Pass 22 Jan 2025 111,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear axle bushes cracking

Rear high level brake light 1/4 not working

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 110,015 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 110,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2022 108,459 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 107,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 105,887 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 105,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

rear pads low

Pass 12 Apr 2019 102,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear seat belts not checked

Pass 27 Mar 2018 99,898 miles

exhaust system corroded / slight pin hole

oil residue on engine

rear brake pads appear low

various suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018 99,896 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

exhaust system corroded / slight pin hole

oil residue on engine

rear brake pads appear low

various suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 95,698 miles

Part of high level stop lamp not working

cooling fan running all time

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2017 95,698 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Part of high level stop lamp not working

cooling fan running all time

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2015 88,898 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 88,898 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 82,349 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 76,616 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 74,263 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 68,135 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 61,731 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

small bulge in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2007 53,297 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 51,568 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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RF02 VLR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RF02 VLR, 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 RF02 VLR registered?

RF02 VLR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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