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VU09 DVM

2009 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,051 mi
Last recorded100,051 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 DVM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 100,051 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 94,606 miles

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2023 89,040 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 84,493 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 78,156 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body also fuel tank area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 71,360 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 65,795 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 65,795 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 61,927 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 61,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,727 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 50,726 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,239 miles

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

both rear axle bushes perished

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,619 miles

nail in offside rear tyre not repairable

nearside rear tyre cracking at tread

offside rear tyre feathering on edges

Fail 10 Mar 2015 32,619 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in offside rear tyre not repairable

nearside rear tyre cracking at tread

offside rear tyre feathering on edges

Fail 12 Mar 2014 27,285 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 27,285 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,800 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear seatbelt stalks not checked due to rear seats folded down

Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,195 miles

rear row seats folded, belts partially checked

Fail 22 Mar 2012 20,195 miles

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

rear row seats folded, belts partially checked

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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VU09 DVM is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 76,739 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 VU09 DVM, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Corolla is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VU09 DVM registered?

VU09 DVM is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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