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AF08 TVU

2008 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,339 mi
Last recorded136,339 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 TVU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 136,339 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 119,367 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 119,367 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 106,528 miles

front and rear disc faces getting in poor condition

Fail 24 Feb 2015 93,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 93,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 78,380 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 61,336 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rattle noise seems to be coming from undertray of vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,336 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rattle noise seems to be coming from undertray of vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2012 47,566 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,702 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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AF08 TVU is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 82,149 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF08 TVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF08 TVU registered?

AF08 TVU is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AF08 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 TVU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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