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Toyota Corolla

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,398 cc

Y36 VBJMOT history

Y36 VBJ is a red petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 180,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

Y36 VBJ red Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Corolla, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
180,368 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y36 VBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y36 VBJ was last recorded at 180,368 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,365 miles · 13 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,368 miles
  • 2024 – 178,540 miles
  • 2023 – 175,374 miles
  • 2022 – 167,254 miles
  • 2020 – 160,783 miles
  • 2019 – 143,835 miles
  • 2018 – 138,688 miles
  • 2017 – 130,056 miles
  • 2016 – 119,006 miles
  • 2015 – 117,158 miles
  • 2014 – 115,703 miles
  • 2013 – 112,374 miles
  • 2012 – 109,612 miles
  • 2011 – 104,376 miles
  • 2010 – 104,158 miles
  • 2009 – 98,191 miles
  • 2008 – 86,898 miles
  • 2007 – 75,021 miles
  • 2006 – 65,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,368 miles
  • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,368 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    180,368 miles
    Test number
    808609735251
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail180,365 miles (+1,825)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,365 miles
    Test number
    488795488814
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass178,540 miles (+18)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    178,540 miles
    Test number
    471220155548
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail178,522 miles (+3,148)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,522 miles
    Test number
    826609918696
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass175,374 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    175,374 miles
    Test number
    942031952409
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Fail175,374 miles (+8,120)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,374 miles
    Test number
    708417873601
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass167,254 miles (+6,471)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    167,254 miles
    Test number
    398779435548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass160,783 miles (+429)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    160,783 miles
    Test number
    701042323817
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail160,354 miles (+16,519)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,354 miles
    Test number
    984276273075
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass143,835 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    143,835 miles
    Test number
    940803794927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Fail143,835 miles (+5,147)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,835 miles
    Test number
    338285208764
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass138,688 miles (+8,632)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,688 miles
    Test number
    204500047828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass130,056 miles (+11,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    130,056 miles
    Test number
    591678835613
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass119,006 miles (+1,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,006 miles
    Test number
    140311711030
    • AdvisoryExhaust, coil springs and general underbody corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and rear tyres cracked and splitting
  15. Pass117,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,158 miles
    Test number
    567294385018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,158 miles (+1,455)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,158 miles
    Test number
    626283885042
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass115,703 miles (+3,329)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    115,703 miles
    Test number
    427188784049
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass112,374 miles (+2,762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    112,374 miles
    Test number
    596766383038
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass109,612 miles (+5,236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    109,612 miles
    Test number
    515787442063
    • AdvisoryInner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass104,376 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    104,376 miles
    Test number
    335372431023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,158 miles (+5,967)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    104,158 miles
    Test number
    933127440092
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront numberplate cracked
    • NoteN/S/F brake binding slightly
  22. Pass98,191 miles (+11,293)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    98,191 miles
    Test number
    164157249074
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteN/S/R brake binding slightly
    • NoteN/S/R brake disc corroded on edges
  23. Pass86,898 miles (+11,877)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    86,898 miles
    Test number
    771829048031
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working
  24. Pass75,021 miles (+9,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    75,021 miles
    Test number
    931610857077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  25. Pass65,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    65,481 miles
    Test number
    302541356032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y36 VBJ

Does Y36 VBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y36 VBJ is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y36 VBJ?
The MOT on Y36 VBJ is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y36 VBJ done?
Y36 VBJ was recorded at 180,368 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 5,794 miles a year.
Has Y36 VBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y36 VBJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y36 VBJ 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 Y36 VBJ find?
Y36 VBJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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