2002 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Petrol · P55 GSW
2002 Toyota Corolla (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 106,548 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P55 GSW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 106,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P55 GSW 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 2002 Toyota Corolla (P55 GSW) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 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 (7 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
P55 GSW Mileage History
- 12/08/202296,138 mi
- 27/07/202397,158 mi+1,020 mi
- 06/11/202397,224 mi+66 mi
- 25/10/2024100,363 mi+3,139 mi
- 21/10/2025106,548 mi+6,185 mi
Average of roughly 3,261 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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