2005 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Petrol · GP55 VGY
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 86,183 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GP55 VGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 86,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP55 VGY 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 (GP55 VGY) between May 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (26 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster obviously defective inner shoe fell apart (1.1.18 (b))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
GP55 VGY Mileage History
- 19/05/202374,591 mi
- 01/05/202480,631 mi+6,040 mi
- 17/05/202584,501 mi+3,870 mi
- 20/05/202584,504 mi+3 mi
- 13/11/202586,183 mi+1,679 mi
Average of roughly 4,656 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (GP55 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as GP55VGY.
NISSAN
X-TRAIL
NISSAN
NOTE
JAGUAR
XF
TOYOTA
RAV-4
MINI
MINI
TOYOTA
AVENSIS TSPIRIT D-4D
TOYOTA
LANDCRUISER
TOYOTA
COROLLA
TOYOTA
PRIUS
TOYOTA
AVENSIS
TOYOTA
RAV-4
TOYOTA
COROLLA
TOYOTA COROLLA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.