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RV56 VWK

2006 Toyota Corolla

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

175,257 mi
Last recorded175,257 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Corolla69,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 VWK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 175,257 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 170,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 166,645 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 163,713 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 160,841 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 156,862 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 156,862 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 149,299 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 149,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 140,686 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 132,803 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 126,100 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 117,961 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 1 Sep 2015 117,961 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 108,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Plastic covers on sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 108,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Plastic covers on sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 96,932 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 88,239 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,777 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 69,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 63,300 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 VWK is a 2006 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VWK, 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 VWK registered?

RV56 VWK is a 2006 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is RV56 VWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 VWK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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