Toyota Corolla
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
PAL 31MOT history
PAL 31 is a silver petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 216,033 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 216,033 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,649 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- PAL 31
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Corolla
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
PAL 31 was last recorded at 216,033 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 216,033 miles · 9 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,649 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 216,033 miles
- 2025 – 211,259 miles
- 2024 – 207,461 miles
- 2023 – 201,565 miles
- 2022 – 196,154 miles
- 2021 – 188,818 miles
- 2020 – 184,246 miles
- 2019 – 176,600 miles
- 2018 – 168,517 miles
- 2017 – 157,541 miles
- 2016 – 145,915 miles
- 2015 – 134,082 miles
- 2014 – 119,573 miles
- 2013 – 107,300 miles
- 2012 – 95,369 miles
- 2011 – 81,270 miles
- 2010 – 67,671 miles
- 2009 – 55,842 miles
- 2008 – 40,115 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass216,033 miles
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle, suspension and associated components corrodedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
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.
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Registration plate lamps dim
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 7 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass216,033 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 216,033 miles
- Test number
- 892012507187
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle, suspension and associated components corroded
Fail216,033 miles (+4,774)9 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,033 miles
- Test number
- 810531389112
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rubber mountings (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle, suspension and associated components corroded
Pass211,259 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 211,259 miles
- Test number
- 911070627117
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle, suspension and associated components corroded
Fail211,259 miles (+3,798)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,259 miles
- Test number
- 423680714977
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle, suspension and associated components corroded
Pass207,461 miles (+5,896)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 207,461 miles
- Test number
- 203561757598
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle, suspension and associated components corroded
Pass201,565 miles (+5,411)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 201,565 miles
- Test number
- 131246566497
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle, suspension and associated components corroded
Pass196,154 miles (+7,336)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 196,154 miles
- Test number
- 992608987974
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear to centre section join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate lamps dim
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass188,818 miles (+4,572)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 188,818 miles
- Test number
- 985177402205
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate lamps dim
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass184,246 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 184,246 miles
- Test number
- 858096169039
- AdvisoryOffside anti roll bar link both upper and lower boot pin holed but preventing dirt to enter joint
Fail184,239 miles (+7,639)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,239 miles
- Test number
- 981020634812
- MajorNearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filler neck leaking fuel (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed thru corrosion within 30cms of offside rear axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside anti roll bar link both upper and lower boot pin holed but preventing dirt to enter joint
Pass176,600 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 176,600 miles
- Test number
- 271855039318
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides slight play
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail176,600 miles (+8,083)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,600 miles
- Test number
- 729857383826
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides slight play
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass168,517 miles (+362)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 168,517 miles
- Test number
- 259807661336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,155 miles (+10,614)1 dangerous9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,155 miles
- Test number
- 939280756171
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking split (3.6.A.1)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass157,541 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 157,541 miles
- Test number
- 153918146419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,477 miles (+11,562)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,477 miles
- Test number
- 312492369979
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass145,915 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 145,915 miles
- Test number
- 112647845712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,914 miles (+11,832)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,914 miles
- Test number
- 701481742932
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass134,082 miles (+14,509)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 134,082 miles
- Test number
- 115007595423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,573 miles (+12,273)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 119,573 miles
- Test number
- 785526274046
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass107,300 miles (+11,931)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 107,300 miles
- Test number
- 858384193018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,369 miles (+14,099)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 95,369 miles
- Test number
- 449105792025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,270 miles (+13,599)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 81,270 miles
- Test number
- 966046291094
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteOffside front seatbelt slow to retract
Pass67,671 miles (+11,829)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 67,671 miles
- Test number
- 712336490050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,842 miles (+15,727)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 55,842 miles
- Test number
- 210706999098
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish
Pass40,115 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 40,115 miles
- Test number
- 722218298069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about PAL 31
- What vehicle is registration PAL 31 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show PAL 31 on a silver petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 31 Mar 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does PAL 31 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PAL 31 is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on PAL 31?
- The MOT on PAL 31 is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has PAL 31 done?
- PAL 31 was recorded at 216,033 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 9,649 miles a year.
- Has PAL 31 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. PAL 31 has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on PAL 31 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 PAL 31 find?
- PAL 31 passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded all; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.
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