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WP56 VMZ

2007 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,497 mi
Last recorded177,497 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota Corolla78,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 VMZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2025 177,497 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2024 169,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank damp?

Fail 13 Mar 2024 169,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank damp?

Pass 20 Mar 2023 156,916 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear lens damaged but not showing white light to rear

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

fuel tank showing evidence of leak but not at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2022 153,502 miles

both headlamp patterns weak

both rear lower sidelights not working

under tray cable tied on

Pass 9 Mar 2021 144,913 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre close to wear indicator

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipe , & fuel tank have fuel residue, unable to see any leaks or drips but fuel tank is very corroded and rusty,

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

Offside Front tyre close to wear indicator

Fail 9 Mar 2021 144,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre close to wear indicator

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipe , & fuel tank have fuel residue, unable to see any leaks or drips but fuel tank is very corroded and rusty,

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

Offside Front tyre close to wear indicator

Pass 4 Mar 2020 130,599 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))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 111,793 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 104,893 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 104,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,697 miles

Rear most seats not presented.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 94,098 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 86,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 86,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 76,190 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 76,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 66,676 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 66,676 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil change light on & oil level on half way.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 56,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,461 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 43,461 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2010 32,672 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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WP56 VMZ is a 2007 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 78,234 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 WP56 VMZ, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WP56 VMZ registered?

WP56 VMZ is a 2007 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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