2008 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Petrol · A20 MAR
2008 Toyota Corolla (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 196,525 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A20 MAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2026
- 196,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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A20 MAR Mileage History
- 16/08/2024181,396 mi
- 17/08/2024181,408 mi+12 mi
- 05/08/2025186,697 mi+5,289 mi
- 06/08/2025186,699 mi+2 mi
- 18/07/2026196,525 mi+9,826 mi
Average of roughly 7,881 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A20 MAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Corolla (A20 MAR) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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