2008 Toyota Corolla 2.2L Diesel · EF08 VDL
2008 Toyota Corolla (2.2L, diesel). First registered 27/06/2008. Recorded mileage 144,906 miles. MOT valid until 10/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2231cc
EF08 VDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 144,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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EF08 VDL Mileage History
- 12/04/2024137,902 mi
- 20/04/2024137,906 mi+4 mi
- 14/04/2025140,537 mi+2,631 mi
- 07/08/2026144,901 mi+4,364 mi
- 12/08/2026144,906 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,003 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF08 VDL 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 (EF08 VDL) between April 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 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 (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”; “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
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