2005 Toyota Corolla 2.2L Diesel · DX55 VHB
2005 Toyota Corolla (2.2L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 144,119 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX55 VHB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 144,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX55 VHB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Corolla (DX55 VHB) between December 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
DX55 VHB Mileage History
- 10/12/20087,829 mi
- 04/02/20109,938 mi+2,109 mi
- 21/02/201114,782 mi+4,844 mi
- 22/02/201218,567 mi+3,785 mi
- 20/02/201326,756 mi+8,189 mi
- 05/03/201435,764 mi+9,008 mi
- 02/03/201543,558 mi+7,794 mi
- 10/02/201651,996 mi+8,438 mi
- 10/02/201651,996 mi
- 01/03/201760,576 mi+8,580 mi
- 03/03/201867,762 mi+7,186 mi
- 02/03/201975,354 mi+7,592 mi
- 11/03/202082,648 mi+7,294 mi
- 08/03/202186,425 mi+3,777 mi
- 02/03/202293,753 mi+7,328 mi
- 14/01/2023102,829 mi+9,076 mi
- 14/01/2023102,829 mi
- 13/01/2024115,781 mi+12,952 mi
- 09/01/2025131,013 mi+15,232 mi
- 09/01/2025131,013 mi
- 15/01/2026144,119 mi+13,106 mi
Average of roughly 7,971 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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