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RV56 VAU

2006 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,188 mi
Last recorded71,188 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Corolla69,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 VAU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 71,188 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 69,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 67,467 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both NSR and OSR ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 63,425 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 63,425 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 61,032 miles

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

High level stop lamp not working

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 55,845 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 51,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 47,708 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

Offside Rear tyre near to limit

front brake pads look low & discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,392 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CHANGE WITH PADS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 41,679 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 41,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 38,341 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 34,828 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,906 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,705 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 19,196 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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RV56 VAU is a 2006 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 69,114 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 RV56 VAU, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV56 VAU registered?

RV56 VAU is a 2006 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is RV56 VAU safe to buy?

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