2002 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · YL51 VVT
2002 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2002. Recorded mileage 153,618 miles. MOT valid until 11/06/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1598cc
YL51 VVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 153,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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YL51 VVT Mileage History
- 06/09/2023148,159 mi
- 10/09/2024151,055 mi+2,896 mi
- 11/09/2024151,071 mi+16 mi
- 13/06/2025152,108 mi+1,037 mi
- 13/05/2026153,618 mi+1,510 mi
Average of roughly 2,035 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YL51 VVT 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 (YL51 VVT) between September 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 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: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Front Headlamp lens seriously defective needs polishing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective needs polishing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))”.
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