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YF56 WLU

2007 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,728 mi
Last recorded77,728 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota Corolla78,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 WLU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 77,728 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear shockers corroded

rear axle corroder

Fail 30 Sep 2025 77,724 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear shockers corroded

rear axle corroder

Pass 2 Apr 2024 77,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 76,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 75,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 75,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear suspension components very corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2021 75,465 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear suspension components very corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2020 75,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 73,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 73,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 72,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on rear suspension conponents

Fail 15 Jan 2018 72,210 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on rear suspension conponents

Pass 16 Jan 2017 67,396 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 61,313 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 61,313 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 54,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 54,597 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 47,855 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 47,855 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 41,203 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 41,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,646 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 25,311 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 16,078 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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YF56 WLU is a 2007 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF56 WLU, 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 YF56 WLU registered?

YF56 WLU is a 2007 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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