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Toyota Corolla

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

V56 GBLMOT history

V56 GBL is a black petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 111,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

V56 GBL black Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
111,010 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V56 GBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V56 GBL was last recorded at 111,010 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,974 miles · 14 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
3,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,010 miles
  • 2025 – 109,835 miles
  • 2024 – 108,469 miles
  • 2023 – 107,081 miles
  • 2022 – 105,917 miles
  • 2021 – 105,032 miles
  • 2020 – 103,711 miles
  • 2019 – 101,427 miles
  • 2018 – 98,187 miles
  • 2017 – 95,272 miles
  • 2016 – 92,590 miles
  • 2015 – 89,605 miles
  • 2014 – 85,878 miles
  • 2013 – 82,275 miles
  • 2012 – 78,807 miles
  • 2011 – 75,063 miles
  • 2010 – 69,232 miles
  • 2009 – 62,826 miles
  • 2008 – 53,528 miles
  • 2007 – 46,452 miles
  • 2006 – 38,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,010 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,010 miles (+36)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    111,010 miles
    Test number
    517436401823
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail110,974 miles (+1,139)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,974 miles
    Test number
    676684049606
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,835 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    109,835 miles
    Test number
    135478864738
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  4. Fail109,835 miles (+1,366)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,835 miles
    Test number
    968390510436
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  5. Pass108,469 miles (+1,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,469 miles
    Test number
    655027944697
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,081 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    107,081 miles
    Test number
    918079129851
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail107,051 miles (+1,134)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,051 miles
    Test number
    827661133579
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass105,917 miles (+885)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,917 miles
    Test number
    533476667207
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake application slightly uneven

  9. Pass105,032 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    105,032 miles
    Test number
    767394292087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail105,024 miles (+1,313)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,024 miles
    Test number
    366076562302
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass103,711 miles (+2,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,711 miles
    Test number
    402064046237
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass101,427 miles (+3,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    101,427 miles
    Test number
    701989146652
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  13. Pass98,187 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,187 miles
    Test number
    852282068281
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail98,118 miles (+2,846)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,118 miles
    Test number
    957618551294
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass95,272 miles (+2,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,272 miles
    Test number
    578701918785
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass92,590 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,590 miles
    Test number
    328966790170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre perrished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail92,590 miles (+2,985)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,590 miles
    Test number
    930823243136
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre perrished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass89,605 miles (+3,727)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,605 miles
    Test number
    809713925266
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNsr tyre perrished
    • NoteOil level low

  19. Pass85,878 miles (+13)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    85,878 miles
    Test number
    978391244221
    • NoteNsr tyre sidewall perrished
    • NoteOil level low
    • NoteOsr tyre sidewall deteriorated (runflat)

  20. Fail85,865 miles (+3,590)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,865 miles
    Test number
    917130044241
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsr tyre sidewall perrished
    • NoteOil level low
    • NoteOsr tyre sidewall deteriorated (runflat)

  21. Pass82,275 miles (+3,468)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    82,275 miles
    Test number
    486229533253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre side-wall damaged; tyre appears to have been run while flat
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  22. Pass78,807 miles (+3,744)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    78,807 miles
    Test number
    109210832204
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOsr tyre has a runflat mark on the sidewall

  23. Pass75,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    75,063 miles
    Test number
    857581131267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail75,041 miles (+5,809)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,041 miles
    Test number
    205381131293
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteWiper blades worn

  25. Pass69,232 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    69,232 miles
    Test number
    382266930405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail69,214 miles (+6,388)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,214 miles
    Test number
    490785430217
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass62,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    62,826 miles
    Test number
    790489019287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail62,826 miles (+9,298)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,826 miles
    Test number
    340009319270
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall deteriated

  29. Pass53,528 miles (+7,076)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,528 miles
    Test number
    303341538204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass46,452 miles (+7,480)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,452 miles
    Test number
    982343137273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass38,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    38,972 miles
    Test number
    110624376107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V56 GBL

Does V56 GBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V56 GBL is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V56 GBL?
The MOT on V56 GBL is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V56 GBL done?
V56 GBL was recorded at 111,010 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 3,571 miles a year.
Has V56 GBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V56 GBL has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V56 GBL 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 V56 GBL find?
V56 GBL passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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