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VU09 WKB

2009 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

312,251 mi
Last recorded312,251 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 WKB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 312,251 miles

front wiper linkage is worn

Pass 30 May 2018 296,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 279,676 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front sidelights dim but visible

Pass 30 May 2017 260,059 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inners (3.5.1g)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s wiper arm has play but clears the screen correctly

o/s number plate lamp slightly dirty

oil leak

slight cracking and play in both rear axle bushes

slight play In rack ends

slight play in steering rack

two front second hand shockers fit

Fail 23 May 2017 259,017 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inners (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s wiper arm has play but clears the screen correctly

oil leak

slight cracking and play in both rear axle bushes

slight play In rack ends

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 May 2016 208,637 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle bushes cracked but not resulting in excessive play

Fail 16 May 2016 208,637 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

rear axle bushes cracked but not resulting in excessive play

Pass 14 May 2015 154,536 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 153,251 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 153,251 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 132,491 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 98,084 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 2 Mar 2012 73,315 miles

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)

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 WKB is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WKB, 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 WKB registered?

VU09 WKB is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is VU09 WKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 WKB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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