Toyota Corolla
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc
V56 GEXMOT history
V56 GEX is a silver petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 5 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,386 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 95,386 mi
- At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,925 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V56 GEX
- 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
- 5 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
V56 GEX was last recorded at 95,386 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 95,368 miles · 8 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
- Average per year
- 2,925 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,386 miles
- 2025 – 85,521 miles
- 2024 – 84,780 miles
- 2023 – 82,646 miles
- 2022 – 80,827 miles
- 2021 – 78,451 miles
- 2020 – 77,036 miles
- 2019 – 75,591 miles
- 2018 – 73,609 miles
- 2017 – 70,794 miles
- 2016 – 67,138 miles
- 2015 – 63,406 miles
- 2014 – 60,188 miles
- 2013 – 57,672 miles
- 2012 – 55,535 miles
- 2011 – 53,351 miles
- 2010 – 51,430 miles
- 2009 – 48,751 miles
- 2008 – 45,393 miles
- 2007 – 42,029 miles
- 2006 – 36,496 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail95,386 miles
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 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.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 9 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail95,386 miles (+18)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,386 miles
- Test number
- 161072307603
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail95,368 miles (+9,847)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,368 miles
- Test number
- 112596774668
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,521 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 85,521 miles
- Test number
- 408224662763
- AdvisoryFront Inner 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))
Fail85,521 miles (+38)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,521 miles
- Test number
- 452787656390
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner 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))
Fail85,483 miles (+703)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,483 miles
- Test number
- 851138836315
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,780 miles (+2,134)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 84,780 miles
- Test number
- 981754049823
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills/chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass82,646 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 82,646 miles
- Test number
- 326919816625
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail82,645 miles (+1,818)7 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,645 miles
- Test number
- 724971282422
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass80,827 miles (+2,376)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 80,827 miles
- Test number
- 188866794346
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,451 miles (+1,415)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 78,451 miles
- Test number
- 115161591862
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass77,036 miles (+1,445)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 77,036 miles
- Test number
- 878229760733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,591 miles (+1,982)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 75,591 miles
- Test number
- 626481140084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,609 miles (+2,815)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 73,609 miles
- Test number
- 266997589913
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,794 miles (+3,656)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 70,794 miles
- Test number
- 706566259569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,138 miles (+3,732)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 67,138 miles
- Test number
- 183675221625
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass63,406 miles (+3,218)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 63,406 miles
- Test number
- 391781494158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,188 miles (+2,516)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 60,188 miles
- Test number
- 395898964287
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass57,672 miles (+2,137)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 57,672 miles
- Test number
- 799477163229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,535 miles (+2,184)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 55,535 miles
- Test number
- 286236362211
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass53,351 miles (+1,921)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 53,351 miles
- Test number
- 485881871200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,430 miles (+2,679)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 51,430 miles
- Test number
- 960291850253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,751 miles (+3,358)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 48,751 miles
- Test number
- 373228259250
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,393 miles (+3,364)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 45,393 miles
- Test number
- 854128378268
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,029 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 42,029 miles
- Test number
- 381988467253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,029 miles (+5,533)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,029 miles
- Test number
- 431775867240
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass36,496 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 36,496 miles
- Test number
- 341812156472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V56 GEX
- Does V56 GEX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V56 GEX expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V56 GEX?
- The MOT on V56 GEX expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V56 GEX done?
- V56 GEX was recorded at 95,386 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 2,925 miles a year.
- Has V56 GEX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V56 GEX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on V56 GEX 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 GEX find?
- V56 GEX failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill corroded; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake disc worn, but not excessively both front, and 5 more.
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