2005 Toyota Corolla 2.0L Diesel · WV05 VJM
2005 Toyota Corolla (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 172,998 miles. MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,998 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.
WV05 VJM Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2023
- 172,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV05 VJM 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 2005 Toyota Corolla (WV05 VJM) between April 2008 and December 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2023 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 (16 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (”.
WV05 VJM Mileage History
- 10/04/200812,864 mi
- 10/04/200812,864 mi
- 08/12/200817,359 mi+4,495 mi
- 02/12/200927,564 mi+10,205 mi
- 24/11/201041,707 mi+14,143 mi
- 25/11/201153,961 mi+12,254 mi
- 21/12/201266,116 mi+12,155 mi
- 21/12/201266,116 mi
- 23/10/201375,386 mi+9,270 mi
- 06/10/201481,820 mi+6,434 mi
- 08/10/201590,729 mi+8,909 mi
- 09/10/201590,729 mi
- 24/10/201699,391 mi+8,662 mi
- 25/10/201699,424 mi+33 mi
- 24/10/2017108,764 mi+9,340 mi
- 26/10/2017108,781 mi+17 mi
- 15/10/2018122,001 mi+13,220 mi
- 11/12/2018122,143 mi+142 mi
- 06/12/2019138,858 mi+16,715 mi
- 23/11/2020151,069 mi+12,211 mi
- 06/12/2021160,423 mi+9,354 mi
- 07/12/2022166,998 mi+6,575 mi
- 07/12/2022166,998 mi
- 03/12/2023172,998 mi+6,000 mi
- 03/12/2023172,998 mi
Average of roughly 10,234 miles per year across 25 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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