2006 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · YL55 OLV
2006 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 175,649 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YL55 OLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2026
- 175,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YL55 OLV Mileage History
- 08/04/2024125,683 mi
- 08/04/2025151,572 mi+25,889 mi
- 08/04/2025151,572 mi
- 27/04/2026174,984 mi+23,412 mi
- 02/05/2026175,649 mi+665 mi
Average of roughly 24,206 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YL55 OLV 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 (YL55 OLV) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2026 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: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside/Offside. (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
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