2002 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Petrol · VU52 VDD
2002 Toyota Corolla (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 111,816 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU52 VDD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/11/2023
- 111,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU52 VDD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Corolla (VU52 VDD) between July 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
VU52 VDD Mileage History
- 18/07/2022110,723 mi
- 18/07/2022110,723 mi
- 30/11/2023111,816 mi+1,093 mi
Average of roughly 799 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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