2005 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Petrol · GP55 VGZ
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 117,958 miles. MOT expired on 08 Feb 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 May 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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 VGZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2022
- 117,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP55 VGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Corolla (GP55 VGZ) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 February 2022 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 (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Lower Steering locking device missing balljoint pin missing (2.1.3 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))”.
GP55 VGZ Mileage History
- 07/02/2022117,940 mi
- 09/02/2022117,958 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 3,293 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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