2002 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · GY02 VKA
2002 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2002. Recorded mileage 148,840 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
GY02 VKA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2023
- 148,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY02 VKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Corolla (GY02 VKA) between May 2005 and July 2023.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy (4.1.2 (c))”.
GY02 VKA Mileage History
- 14/05/200543,775 mi
- 13/05/200648,935 mi+5,160 mi
- 19/05/200752,441 mi+3,506 mi
- 17/05/200857,622 mi+5,181 mi
- 17/05/200857,624 mi+2 mi
- 15/05/200962,572 mi+4,948 mi
- 07/05/201067,001 mi+4,429 mi
- 20/05/201172,768 mi+5,767 mi
- 20/05/201172,768 mi
- 23/05/201279,162 mi+6,394 mi
- 15/05/201384,324 mi+5,162 mi
- 27/05/201491,411 mi+7,087 mi
- 18/05/20159,780 mi-81,631 mi
- 28/05/2016105,043 mi+95,263 mi
- 03/06/2017112,116 mi+7,073 mi
- 06/06/2018118,448 mi+6,332 mi
- 03/06/2019125,410 mi+6,962 mi
- 03/06/2019125,410 mi
- 19/05/2020130,221 mi+4,811 mi
- 01/06/2020130,394 mi+173 mi
- 17/04/2021134,389 mi+3,995 mi
- 28/06/2022140,929 mi+6,540 mi
- 28/06/2022140,929 mi
- 12/07/2023148,838 mi+7,909 mi
- 13/07/2023148,840 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,785 miles per year across 25 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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