2005 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · DA05 VBM
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 84,812 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA05 VBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2024
- 84,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA05 VBM 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 2005 Toyota Corolla (DA05 VBM) between July 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2024 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
DA05 VBM Mileage History
- 11/07/202275,517 mi
- 07/07/202380,085 mi+4,568 mi
- 08/07/202380,088 mi+3 mi
- 29/06/202484,812 mi+4,724 mi
- 29/06/202484,812 mi
Average of roughly 4,721 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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