2002 Toyota Corolla 2.0L Diesel · GV52 AXJ
2002 Toyota Corolla (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 131,785 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Oct 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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.
GV52 AXJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2018
- 131,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV52 AXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Corolla (GV52 AXJ) between October 2006 and June 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wheel arch cover (6.1.B.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
GV52 AXJ Mileage History
- 21/10/200640,380 mi
- 13/11/200752,674 mi+12,294 mi
- 01/12/200865,654 mi+12,980 mi
- 01/12/200865,654 mi
- 11/11/200972,918 mi+7,264 mi
- 11/11/200972,918 mi
- 14/01/201181,257 mi+8,339 mi
- 14/01/201181,257 mi
- 13/01/201290,873 mi+9,616 mi
- 11/04/201398,740 mi+7,867 mi
- 15/04/201398,744 mi+4 mi
- 12/05/2014103,720 mi+4,976 mi
- 19/05/2014103,750 mi+30 mi
- 18/05/2015113,077 mi+9,327 mi
- 19/05/2015113,077 mi
- 23/05/201612,002 mi-101,075 mi
- 24/05/2016120,002 mi+108,000 mi
- 25/05/2017127,171 mi+7,169 mi
- 26/05/2017127,171 mi
- 25/06/2018131,785 mi+4,614 mi
Average of roughly 7,828 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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