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Toyota Corolla

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,332 cc

R599 GCGMOT history

R599 GCG is a silver petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 13 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 77,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

R599 GCG silver Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Corolla, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
77,017 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R599 GCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R599 GCG was last recorded at 77,017 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 5,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,399 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,618 miles
Average per year
2,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,017 miles
  • 2025 – 71,399 miles
  • 2024 – 65,781 miles
  • 2023 – 61,603 miles
  • 2022 – 56,972 miles
  • 2021 – 49,615 miles
  • 2020 – 44,118 miles
  • 2018 – 35,499 miles
  • 2017 – 34,945 miles
  • 2016 – 34,171 miles
  • 2015 – 33,384 miles
  • 2014 – 32,707 miles
  • 2013 – 31,886 miles
  • 2012 – 31,037 miles
  • 2011 – 30,248 miles
  • 2010 – 29,439 miles
  • 2009 – 28,203 miles
  • 2008 – 25,637 miles
  • 2007 – 23,451 miles
  • 2006 – 20,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,017 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (hose to wheel cylinder)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear tyre is 19 years old! (recommend replacement)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,017 miles (+5,618)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    77,017 miles
    Test number
    264963039840
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass71,399 miles (+5,618)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,399 miles
    Test number
    334702047244
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass65,781 miles (+4,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    65,781 miles
    Test number
    221458277891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass61,603 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    61,603 miles
    Test number
    809278095237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail61,603 miles (+4,631)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,603 miles
    Test number
    194828403809
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator does not face the front Bulb fallen out of lamp (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass56,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    56,972 miles
    Test number
    102011706442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,972 miles (+7,357)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,972 miles
    Test number
    624776208020
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

  8. Pass49,615 miles (+142)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    49,615 miles
    Test number
    341762450123
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (hose to wheel cylinder) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is 19 years old! (recommend replacement)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (hose to wheel cylinder) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp cracked/smashed but not letting white light through

  9. Fail49,473 miles (+5,355)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,473 miles
    Test number
    862156826242
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (hose to wheel cylinder) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is 19 years old! (recommend replacement)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (hose to wheel cylinder) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp cracked/smashed but not letting white light through

  10. Pass44,118 miles (+8,619)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    44,118 miles
    Test number
    914536529897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass35,499 miles (+554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    35,499 miles
    Test number
    614518552768
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass34,945 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    34,945 miles
    Test number
    755973883621
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension components in general
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight leakage inner and outer drive cv boots
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has heavy cracking to tread and side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

  13. Fail34,945 miles (+774)3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,945 miles
    Test number
    165216245626
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension components in general
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight leakage inner and outer drive cv boots
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has heavy cracking to tread and side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

  14. Pass34,171 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,171 miles
    Test number
    753730703072
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

  15. Fail34,153 miles (+769)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,153 miles
    Test number
    677012133749
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has heavy perishing to side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

  16. Pass33,384 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    33,384 miles
    Test number
    455683035182
    • NoteHeavy age cracking to nearside rear tyre sidewall

  17. Fail33,384 miles (+677)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,384 miles
    Test number
    246862735438
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteHeavy age cracking to nearside rear tyre sidewall

  18. Pass32,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,707 miles
    Test number
    117844514195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,707 miles (+821)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,707 miles
    Test number
    286424114462
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished in tread recommend replacement

  20. Pass31,886 miles (+849)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    31,886 miles
    Test number
    429303043167
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear service brake effort slightly low

  21. Pass31,037 miles (+789)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,037 miles
    Test number
    637390612126
    • NoteLight corrosion forming to underside and suspension components

  22. Fail30,248 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,248 miles
    Test number
    315881311131
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass30,248 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,248 miles
    Test number
    807641011196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,439 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,439 miles
    Test number
    144969790452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,203 miles
    Test number
    101383219141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,203 miles (+2,566)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,203 miles
    Test number
    834811119147
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre perishing

  27. Pass25,637 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,637 miles
    Test number
    421513818113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,451 miles (+3,006)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,451 miles
    Test number
    753714717109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,445 miles
    Test number
    681965216174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R599 GCG

Does R599 GCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R599 GCG is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R599 GCG?
The MOT on R599 GCG is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R599 GCG done?
R599 GCG was recorded at 77,017 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 2,787 miles a year.
Has R599 GCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R599 GCG has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on R599 GCG 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 R599 GCG find?
R599 GCG passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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