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1999 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · V981 DJT

V981 DJT

1999 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/09/1999. Recorded mileage 180,900 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.

Make & Model
TOYOTA COROLLA
Year / Origin
1999 · Worcester
MOT Status
Valid until 28/09/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/10/2026)
Recorded Mileage
180,900 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/09/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/10/2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1999
Engine
1587cc

V981 DJT Key Findings

  • 28 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
  • 180,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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V981 DJT Mileage History

  1. 10/09/200542,099 mi
  2. 18/09/200647,069 mi+4,970 mi
  3. 18/09/200757,331 mi+10,262 mi
  4. 15/09/200854,920 mi-2,411 mi
  5. 15/09/200957,305 mi+2,385 mi
  6. 22/09/201059,026 mi+1,721 mi
  7. 21/09/201159,522 mi+496 mi
  8. 21/09/201159,522 mi
  9. 21/09/201263,629 mi+4,107 mi
  10. 21/09/201263,629 mi
  11. 28/08/201371,035 mi+7,406 mi
  12. 28/08/201371,038 mi+3 mi
  13. 24/09/201485,709 mi+14,671 mi
  14. 29/09/201588,341 mi+2,632 mi
  15. 27/09/201692,263 mi+3,922 mi
  16. 27/09/201692,263 mi
  17. 27/09/2017100,780 mi+8,517 mi
  18. 28/09/2018106,627 mi+5,847 mi
  19. 30/09/2019110,356 mi+3,729 mi
  20. 23/09/2020113,886 mi+3,530 mi
  21. 28/09/2021119,209 mi+5,323 mi
  22. 24/09/2022129,574 mi+10,365 mi
  23. 29/09/2022129,708 mi+134 mi
  24. 29/09/2023142,801 mi+13,093 mi
  25. 20/09/2024162,405 mi+19,604 mi
  26. 26/09/2024162,418 mi+13 mi
  27. 22/09/2025180,887 mi+18,469 mi
  28. 23/09/2025180,900 mi+13 mi

Average of roughly 6,928 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

V981 DJT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 16:52
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Toyota Corolla (V981 DJT) between September 2005 and September 2025.

The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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 Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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