2006 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Petrol · WV56 EPY
2006 Toyota Corolla (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 170,527 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV56 EPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2025
- 170,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV56 EPY 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 2006 Toyota Corolla (WV56 EPY) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
WV56 EPY Mileage History
- 14/08/2023141,258 mi
- 21/08/2023141,260 mi+2 mi
- 14/08/2024150,309 mi+9,049 mi
- 16/08/2025170,527 mi+20,218 mi
- 16/08/2025170,527 mi
Average of roughly 14,586 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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