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Y945 VGF

2001 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

46,481 mi
Last recorded46,481 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY945 VGF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 46,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front wipers smearing

rear silencer exhaust strap corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 40,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box strap corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2024 40,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box strap corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2023 35,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge/185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 33,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall/185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 30,244 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front wipers smearing

Pass 10 Sep 2020 27,038 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 24,308 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 22,146 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 19,656 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 19,299 miles

both front tyres sidewalls worn

Pass 9 Apr 2015 18,870 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 18,501 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 18,037 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 17,670 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,073 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 15,825 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 14,760 miles

front numberplate cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2008 13,180 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 11,887 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 10,117 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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Y945 VGF is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 67,978 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 Y945 VGF, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y945 VGF registered?

Y945 VGF is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y945 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y945 VGF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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