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Toyota Corolla

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

L8 GCFMOT history

L8 GCF is a silver petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 11 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

L8 GCF silver Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
77,906 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GCF was last recorded at 77,906 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 1,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,987 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,919 miles
Average per year
2,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,906 miles
  • 2025 – 75,987 miles
  • 2024 – 74,696 miles
  • 2023 – 72,679 miles
  • 2022 – 70,729 miles
  • 2021 – 68,853 miles
  • 2020 – 67,744 miles
  • 2019 – 64,676 miles
  • 2018 – 61,716 miles
  • 2017 – 59,151 miles
  • 2016 – 57,135 miles
  • 2015 – 54,847 miles
  • 2014 – 53,184 miles
  • 2013 – 51,773 miles
  • 2012 – 50,401 miles
  • 2011 – 49,355 miles
  • 2010 – 48,233 miles
  • 2009 – 46,966 miles
  • 2008 – 45,561 miles
  • 2007 – 41,348 miles
  • 2006 – 37,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,906 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & badly cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear arches corroded
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Slight underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,906 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    77,906 miles
    Test number
    244341152772
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & badly cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear arches corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail77,906 miles (+1,919)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,906 miles
    Test number
    424481724457
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & badly cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear arches corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,987 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    75,987 miles
    Test number
    582880521023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms, both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail75,987 miles (+1,291)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,987 miles
    Test number
    527941028235
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms, both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass74,696 miles (+2,017)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    74,696 miles
    Test number
    809299461145
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split but prevent ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Crankshaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass72,679 miles (+1,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,679 miles
    Test number
    634391149051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  7. Pass70,729 miles (+1,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    70,729 miles
    Test number
    563697245803
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  8. Pass68,853 miles (+1,109)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    68,853 miles
    Test number
    762125379620
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  9. Pass67,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    67,744 miles
    Test number
    753827658623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,744 miles (+3,068)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,744 miles
    Test number
    124305475593
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked 3 mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass64,676 miles (+2,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    64,676 miles
    Test number
    617116974673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged starting to show signs of a bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass61,716 miles (+2,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,716 miles
    Test number
    532627388600
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre 3mm

  13. Pass59,151 miles (+2,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,151 miles
    Test number
    624933947485
    • AdvisoryFront brakes have slight difference in rate of increase
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroding on inside
    • AdvisoryFront pads worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre 3mm and starting to crack

  14. Pass57,135 miles (+2,288)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,135 miles
    Test number
    828425742608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,847 miles (+1,663)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,847 miles
    Test number
    848499465043
    • NoteBack box has small pin holes causing very slight blowing
    • NoteNearside wiper smearing slightly (split)

  16. Pass53,184 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,184 miles
    Test number
    986656574035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,773 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,773 miles
    Test number
    377976583069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,401 miles (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,401 miles
    Test number
    857917762055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,355 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,355 miles
    Test number
    987699461096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,233 miles (+1,267)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,233 miles
    Test number
    652371470043
    • NoteExhaust corroding

  21. Pass46,966 miles (+1,405)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,966 miles
    Test number
    321979889026
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are starting to crack

  22. Pass45,561 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,561 miles
    Test number
    732546788033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,348 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,348 miles
    Test number
    633828377016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,684 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,684 miles
    Test number
    294950196029
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall perished

Questions about L8 GCF

Does L8 GCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GCF is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 GCF?
The MOT on L8 GCF is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 GCF done?
L8 GCF was recorded at 77,906 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 2,012 miles a year.
Has L8 GCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GCF has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 GCF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L8 GCF find?
L8 GCF passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & badly cracking on sidewalls; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 5 more.

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