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RV56 VWD

2006 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,119 mi
Last recorded135,119 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Corolla69,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 VWD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 135,119 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 135,119 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 133,323 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 130,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 128,394 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 128,390 miles

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

parking brake just met requirement needes adjusting or repair.

Pass 4 Oct 2021 124,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 120,073 miles

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

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

O/S N/S front tire's slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2019 115,827 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 115,827 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 109,728 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 103,006 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 94,218 miles

Front suspension arms rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2016 94,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front suspension arms rusty

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 85,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

handbrake lever travel requires attention

offside rear tyre age deterioated

Pass 31 Jul 2014 76,581 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 68,836 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 68,836 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 59,610 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 59,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brakes need replacing soon

Pass 18 Aug 2011 50,892 miles

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing slight on inside

Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,768 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,573 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing centre

n/s/r tyre wearing low

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 VWD is a 2006 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 RV56 VWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV56 VWD registered?

RV56 VWD is a 2006 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is RV56 VWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 VWD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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