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Toyota Corolla

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,332 cc

R57 VRJMOT history

R57 VRJ is a black petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 43,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2024.

R57 VRJ black Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2025
Mileage
43,073 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2024
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R57 VRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R57 VRJ was last recorded at 43,073 miles on 29 Oct 2024, 365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,708 miles · 23 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
365 miles
Average per year
497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 43,073 miles
  • 2023 – 42,708 miles
  • 2014 – 42,703 miles
  • 2012 – 42,502 miles
  • 2011 – 41,882 miles
  • 2010 – 40,677 miles
  • 2009 – 39,504 miles
  • 2008 – 37,734 miles
  • 2007 – 36,151 miles
  • 2006 – 33,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,073 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components are showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass43,073 miles (+365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    43,073 miles
    Test number
    735541044425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components are showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass42,708 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    42,708 miles
    Test number
    501371419553
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components are showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass42,703 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,703 miles
    Test number
    837154414142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,502 miles (+620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,502 miles
    Test number
    639283902378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  5. Pass41,882 miles (+1,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,882 miles
    Test number
    846143311357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Pass40,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,677 miles
    Test number
    950909290276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail40,677 miles (+1,173)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,677 miles
    Test number
    611743990262
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  8. Pass39,504 miles (+1,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,504 miles
    Test number
    201390339358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  9. Pass37,734 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,734 miles
    Test number
    683596278107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,151 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,151 miles
    Test number
    502288077137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,945 miles
    Test number
    673885876127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R57 VRJ

Does R57 VRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R57 VRJ expired on 28 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R57 VRJ?
The MOT on R57 VRJ expired on 28 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R57 VRJ done?
R57 VRJ was recorded at 43,073 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2024, an average of 497 miles a year.
Has R57 VRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R57 VRJ has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2010.
Has the mileage on R57 VRJ 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 R57 VRJ find?
R57 VRJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front oil leak, but not excessive; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components are showing signs of corrosion.

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