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RV56 VXA

2006 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,316 mi
Last recorded161,316 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Corolla69,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 VXA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 161,316 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front tyre perished and cut in tread

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

headlights deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2024 161,275 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front tyre worn low edges

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

headlights deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2023 154,848 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 154,841 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2022 148,972 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 148,842 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 144,162 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Rear seatbelts slow to retract

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 141,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 141,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 137,128 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 137,128 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 126,980 miles

front and rear pads wearing low

Pass 21 Jul 2016 116,703 miles

Both number plate light output reduced due to dirt on inside of units

Pass 16 Jul 2015 110,954 miles

cut in nearside front outer tyre wall

nearside number plate light dim, lense dirty

Pass 24 Jul 2014 101,975 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 92,634 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 80,895 miles

front discs slightly lipped

front pads wearing thin

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,060 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 30 Aug 2011 68,060 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,892 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,772 miles

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

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

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 VXA is a 2006 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VXA, 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 VXA registered?

RV56 VXA is a 2006 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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