2002 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · GU52 CUW
2002 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 131,794 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU52 CUW Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 131,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU52 CUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Corolla (GU52 CUW) between September 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
GU52 CUW Mileage History
- 11/09/200614,060 mi
- 20/09/200719,084 mi+5,024 mi
- 19/09/200823,149 mi+4,065 mi
- 19/09/200823,149 mi
- 01/09/200930,336 mi+7,187 mi
- 31/08/201039,916 mi+9,580 mi
- 01/09/201039,921 mi+5 mi
- 16/09/201146,707 mi+6,786 mi
- 14/09/201252,880 mi+6,173 mi
- 17/09/201252,880 mi
- 12/09/201359,161 mi+6,281 mi
- 05/09/201466,634 mi+7,473 mi
- 07/09/201574,643 mi+8,009 mi
- 07/09/201574,643 mi
- 31/08/201681,672 mi+7,029 mi
- 12/09/201681,944 mi+272 mi
- 12/09/201681,944 mi
- 18/09/201784,497 mi+2,553 mi
- 20/09/201784,497 mi
- 12/09/201887,061 mi+2,564 mi
- 23/08/201989,880 mi+2,819 mi
- 23/09/202091,536 mi+1,656 mi
- 23/09/202091,536 mi
- 10/09/202192,580 mi+1,044 mi
- 13/09/202192,581 mi+1 mi
- 05/09/202294,614 mi+2,033 mi
- 05/09/202294,614 mi
- 28/09/2023101,715 mi+7,101 mi
- 24/09/2024118,427 mi+16,712 mi
- 15/12/2025131,794 mi+13,367 mi
- 22/12/2025131,794 mi
Average of roughly 6,107 miles per year across 31 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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