2008 Toyota Corolla 2.2L Diesel · SP08 NLE
2008 Toyota Corolla (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 145,310 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP08 NLE Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2023
- 145,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP08 NLE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Corolla (SP08 NLE) between March 2011 and October 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)”.
SP08 NLE Mileage History
- 14/03/201128,813 mi
- 12/03/201237,599 mi+8,786 mi
- 12/04/201343,743 mi+6,144 mi
- 02/04/201449,355 mi+5,612 mi
- 30/04/201556,821 mi+7,466 mi
- 30/04/201556,821 mi
- 14/04/201666,414 mi+9,593 mi
- 27/04/201778,883 mi+12,469 mi
- 20/04/201890,094 mi+11,211 mi
- 03/05/2019100,843 mi+10,749 mi
- 02/11/2020116,674 mi+15,831 mi
- 03/11/2021127,330 mi+10,656 mi
- 03/11/2021127,330 mi
- 02/11/2022136,757 mi+9,427 mi
- 02/11/2022136,757 mi
- 21/10/2023145,310 mi+8,553 mi
Average of roughly 9,242 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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