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VU09 EFN

2009 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,190 mi
Last recorded99,190 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 99,190 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 90,730 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 84,389 miles

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

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

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

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 78,775 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2022 75,924 miles

Offside Rear Body Damage

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody General Corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2020 72,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Body damage

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 72,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Body damage

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 67,828 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 67,828 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 63,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Structure Slightly Deteriorating

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

Fail 30 May 2018 63,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Structure Slightly Deteriorating

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2017 59,427 miles

Nearside Front Tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Wishbone rear bush has slight movement

Rear Brake pads wearing thin

Rear Discs worn but not seriously weakened

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

Pass 27 May 2016 53,326 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 48,010 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 42,363 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 37,975 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 34,462 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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VU09 EFN is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VU09 EFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU09 EFN registered?

VU09 EFN is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is VU09 EFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 EFN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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